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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.33, 1,163.87 and 470.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.33, 1,163.87 and 470.26 is: 648.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.33 : 1,163.87 = 470.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.33/1,163.87 = 470.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.33x = 1,163.87 × 470.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.33x = 547,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,316.25/843.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.99

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