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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.92, 1,163.26 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.92, 1,163.26 and 469.92 is: 648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.92 : 1,163.26 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.92/1,163.26 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.92x = 1,163.26 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.92x = 546,637.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,637.55/842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.50

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