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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.18, 1,163.56 and 470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.18, 1,163.56 and 470.13 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.18 : 1,163.56 = 470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.18/1,163.56 = 470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.18x = 1,163.56 × 470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.18x = 547,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,024.46/843.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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