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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.08, 1,162.08 and 469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.08, 1,162.08 and 469.06 is: 647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.08 : 1,162.08 = 469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.08/1,162.08 = 469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.08x = 1,162.08 × 469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.08x = 545,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,085.24/842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.31

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