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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839, 1,157.88 and 465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839, 1,157.88 and 465.98 is: 643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839 : 1,157.88 = 465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839/1,157.88 = 465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839x = 1,157.88 × 465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839x = 539,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,548.92/839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.09

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