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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.10, 1,157.94 and 466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.10, 1,157.94 and 466.07 is: 643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.10 : 1,157.94 = 466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.10/1,157.94 = 466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.10x = 1,157.94 × 466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.10x = 539,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,683.93/839.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.17

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