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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.06, 1,162.05 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.06, 1,162.05 and 469.04 is: 647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.06 : 1,162.05 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.06/1,162.05 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.06x = 1,162.05 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.06x = 545,040.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,040.36/842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.27

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