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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.00, 1,159.20 and 466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.00, 1,159.20 and 466.99 is: 644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.00 : 1,159.20 = 466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.00/1,159.20 = 466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.00x = 1,159.20 × 466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.00x = 541,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,335.98/840.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.45

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