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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.97, 1,159.23 and 467.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.97, 1,159.23 and 467.01 is: 644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.97 : 1,159.23 = 467.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.97/1,159.23 = 467.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.97x = 1,159.23 × 467.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.97x = 541,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,372.00/839.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.51

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