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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.78, 1,158.81 and 466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.78, 1,158.81 and 466.71 is: 644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.78 : 1,158.81 = 466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.78/1,158.81 = 466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.78x = 1,158.81 × 466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.78x = 540,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,828.22/839.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.02

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