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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.36, 1,163.87 and 470.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.36, 1,163.87 and 470.33 is: 649.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.36 : 1,163.87 = 470.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.36/1,163.87 = 470.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.36x = 1,163.87 × 470.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.36x = 547,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,400.93/843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.07

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