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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.86, 1,162.99 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.86, 1,162.99 and 469.83 is: 648.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.86 : 1,162.99 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.86/1,162.99 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.86x = 1,162.99 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.86x = 546,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,407.59/842.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.28

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