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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.25, 1,159.52 and 467.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.25, 1,159.52 and 467.22 is: 644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.25 : 1,159.52 = 467.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.25/1,159.52 = 467.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.25x = 1,159.52 × 467.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.25x = 541,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,748.60/840.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.75

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