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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.40, 1,163.88 and 470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.40, 1,163.88 and 470.38 is: 649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.40 : 1,163.88 = 470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.40/1,163.88 = 470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.40x = 1,163.88 × 470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.40x = 547,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,469.09/843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.12

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