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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.24, 1,159.49 and 467.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.24, 1,159.49 and 467.21 is: 644.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.24 : 1,159.49 = 467.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.24/1,159.49 = 467.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.24x = 1,159.49 × 467.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.24x = 541,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,717.19/840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.72

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