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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.90, 1,159.04 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.90, 1,159.04 and 461.76 is: 637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.90 : 1,159.04 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.90/1,159.04 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.90x = 1,159.04 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.90x = 535,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,198.31/839.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.22

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