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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.14, 1,163.72 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.14, 1,163.72 and 470.25 is: 649.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.14 : 1,163.72 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.14/1,163.72 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.14x = 1,163.72 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.14x = 547,239.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,239.33/843.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.05

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