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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.26, 1,162.27 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.26, 1,162.27 and 469.25 is: 647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.26 : 1,162.27 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.26/1,162.27 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.26x = 1,162.27 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.26x = 545,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,395.20/842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.54

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