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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.55, 1,162.64 and 469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.55, 1,162.64 and 469.54 is: 647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.55 : 1,162.64 = 469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.55/1,162.64 = 469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.55x = 1,162.64 × 469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.55x = 545,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,903.64/842.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.92

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