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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.78, 1,163 and 469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.78, 1,163 and 469.74 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.78 : 1,163 = 469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.78/1,163 = 469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.78x = 1,163 × 469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.78x = 546,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,307.62/842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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