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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.38, 1,159.57 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.38, 1,159.57 and 467.34 is: 644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.38 : 1,159.57 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.38/1,159.57 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.38x = 1,159.57 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.38x = 541,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,907.05/840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.84

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