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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.86, 1,159.06 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.86, 1,159.06 and 466.88 is: 644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.86 : 1,159.06 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.86/1,159.06 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.86x = 1,159.06 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.86x = 541,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,141.93/839.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.32

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