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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.40, 1,162.38 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.40, 1,162.38 and 469.26 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.40 : 1,162.38 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.40/1,162.38 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.40x = 1,162.38 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.40x = 545,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,458.44/842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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