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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.55, 1,162.71 and 469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.55, 1,162.71 and 469.53 is: 647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.55 : 1,162.71 = 469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.55/1,162.71 = 469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.55x = 1,162.71 × 469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.55x = 545,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,927.23/842.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.95

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