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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.52, 1,159.91 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.52, 1,159.91 and 467.50 is: 645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.52 : 1,159.91 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.52/1,159.91 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.52x = 1,159.91 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.52x = 542,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,257.93/840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.15

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