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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.54, 1,158.57 and 466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.54, 1,158.57 and 466.55 is: 643.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.54 : 1,158.57 = 466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.54/1,158.57 = 466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.54x = 1,158.57 × 466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.54x = 540,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,530.83/839.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.84

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