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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.03, 1,157.88 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.03, 1,157.88 and 466.04 is: 643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.03 : 1,157.88 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.03/1,157.88 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.03x = 1,157.88 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.03x = 539,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,622.59/839.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.15

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