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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.13, 1,163.58 and 470.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.13, 1,163.58 and 470.11 is: 648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.13 : 1,163.58 = 470.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.13/1,163.58 = 470.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.13x = 1,163.58 × 470.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.13x = 547,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,010.59/843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.79

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