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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.76, 1,162.99 and 469.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.76, 1,162.99 and 469.77 is: 648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.76 : 1,162.99 = 469.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.76/1,162.99 = 469.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.76x = 1,162.99 × 469.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.76x = 546,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,335.46/842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.27

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