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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.60, 1,159.96 and 467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.60, 1,159.96 and 467.55 is: 645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.60 : 1,159.96 = 467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.60/1,159.96 = 467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.60x = 1,159.96 × 467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.60x = 542,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,339.30/840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.18

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