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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.38, 1,159.74 and 467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.38, 1,159.74 and 467.37 is: 644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.38 : 1,159.74 = 467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.38/1,159.74 = 467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.38x = 1,159.74 × 467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.38x = 542,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,027.68/840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.98

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