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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.12, 1,162.11 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.12, 1,162.11 and 469.13 is: 647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.12 : 1,162.11 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.12/1,162.11 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.12x = 1,162.11 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.12x = 545,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,180.97/842.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.39

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