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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.15, 1,159.40 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.15, 1,159.40 and 467.12 is: 644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.15 : 1,159.40 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.15/1,159.40 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.15x = 1,159.40 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.15x = 541,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,574.30/840.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.62

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