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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.37, 1,162.49 and 469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.37, 1,162.49 and 469.40 is: 647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.37 : 1,162.49 = 469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.37/1,162.49 = 469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.37x = 1,162.49 × 469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.37x = 545,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,664.65/842.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.77

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