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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.14, 1,163.53 and 470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.14, 1,163.53 and 470.14 is: 648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.14 : 1,163.53 = 470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.14/1,163.53 = 470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.14x = 1,163.53 × 470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.14x = 547,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,021.99/843.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.79

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