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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.59, 1,162.76 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.59, 1,162.76 and 469.56 is: 647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.59 : 1,162.76 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.59/1,162.76 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.59x = 1,162.76 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.59x = 545,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,985.59/842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.98

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