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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.72, 1,162.94 and 469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.72, 1,162.94 and 469.71 is: 648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.72 : 1,162.94 = 469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.72/1,162.94 = 469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.72x = 1,162.94 × 469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.72x = 546,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,242.20/842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.19

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