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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.22, 1,163.62 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.22, 1,163.62 and 470.21 is: 648.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.22 : 1,163.62 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.22/1,163.62 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.22x = 1,163.62 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.22x = 547,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,145.76/843.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.88

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