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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.15, 1,163.57 and 470.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.15, 1,163.57 and 470.15 is: 648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.15 : 1,163.57 = 470.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.15/1,163.57 = 470.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.15x = 1,163.57 × 470.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.15x = 547,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,052.44/843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.82

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