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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.08, 1,157.93 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.08, 1,157.93 and 466.08 is: 643.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.08 : 1,157.93 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.08/1,157.93 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.08x = 1,157.93 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.08x = 539,687.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,687.43/839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.19

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