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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.62, 1,159.96 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.62, 1,159.96 and 467.58 is: 645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.62 : 1,159.96 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.62/1,159.96 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.62x = 1,159.96 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.62x = 542,374.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,374.10/840.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.21

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