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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.57, 1,159.98 and 467.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.57, 1,159.98 and 467.53 is: 645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.57 : 1,159.98 = 467.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.57/1,159.98 = 467.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.57x = 1,159.98 × 467.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.57x = 542,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,325.45/840.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.19

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