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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.11, 1,162.13 and 469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.11, 1,162.13 and 469.10 is: 647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.11 : 1,162.13 = 469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.11/1,162.13 = 469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.11x = 1,162.13 × 469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.11x = 545,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,155.18/842.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.37

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