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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.13, 1,159.35 and 467.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.13, 1,159.35 and 467.11 is: 644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.13 : 1,159.35 = 467.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.13/1,159.35 = 467.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.13x = 1,159.35 × 467.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.13x = 541,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,543.35/840.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.59

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