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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.22, 1,159.49 and 467.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.22, 1,159.49 and 467.19 is: 644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.22 : 1,159.49 = 467.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.22/1,159.49 = 467.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.22x = 1,159.49 × 467.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.22x = 541,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,698.73/840.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.71

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