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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.35, 1,159.76 and 467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.35, 1,159.76 and 467.32 is: 644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.35 : 1,159.76 = 467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.35/1,159.76 = 467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.35x = 1,159.76 × 467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.35x = 541,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,976.71/840.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.94

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