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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.13, 1,162.19 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.13, 1,162.19 and 469.11 is: 647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.13 : 1,162.19 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.13/1,162.19 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.13x = 1,162.19 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.13x = 545,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,196.12/842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.40

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