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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.19, 1,163.62 and 470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.19, 1,163.62 and 470.19 is: 648.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.19 : 1,163.62 = 470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.19/1,163.62 = 470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.19x = 1,163.62 × 470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.19x = 547,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,122.49/843.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.87

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