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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.93, 1,161.92 and 469.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.93, 1,161.92 and 469.00 is: 647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.93 : 1,161.92 = 469.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.93/1,161.92 = 469.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.93x = 1,161.92 × 469.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.93x = 544,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,932.33/841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.25

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