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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.56, 1,159.88 and 467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.56, 1,159.88 and 467.46 is: 645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.56 : 1,159.88 = 467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.56/1,159.88 = 467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.56x = 1,159.88 × 467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.56x = 542,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,197.50/840.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.04

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