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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.77, 1,158.89 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.77, 1,158.89 and 466.79 is: 644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.77 : 1,158.89 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.77/1,158.89 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.77x = 1,158.89 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.77x = 540,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,962.33/839.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.18

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