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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.59, 1,162.77 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.59, 1,162.77 and 469.60 is: 648.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.59 : 1,162.77 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.59/1,162.77 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.59x = 1,162.77 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.59x = 546,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,036.79/842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.05

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