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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.01, 1,157.74 and 465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.01, 1,157.74 and 465.93 is: 642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.01 : 1,157.74 = 465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.01/1,157.74 = 465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.01x = 1,157.74 × 465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.01x = 539,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,424.00/839.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.93

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