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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.77, 1,158.87 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.77, 1,158.87 and 466.76 is: 644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.77 : 1,158.87 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.77/1,158.87 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.77x = 1,158.87 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.77x = 540,918.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,918.81/839.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.13

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