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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.40, 1,162.49 and 469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.40, 1,162.49 and 469.37 is: 647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.40 : 1,162.49 = 469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.40/1,162.49 = 469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.40x = 1,162.49 × 469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.40x = 545,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,638.49/842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.72

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