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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.09, 1,162.07 and 469.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.09, 1,162.07 and 469.07 is: 647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.09 : 1,162.07 = 469.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.09/1,162.07 = 469.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.09x = 1,162.07 × 469.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.09x = 545,092.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,092.77/842.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.31

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