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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.57, 1,162.72 and 469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.57, 1,162.72 and 469.59 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.57 : 1,162.72 = 469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.57/1,162.72 = 469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.57x = 1,162.72 × 469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.57x = 546,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,003.70/842.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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