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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.54, 1,164.04 and 470.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.54, 1,164.04 and 470.35 is: 649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.54 : 1,164.04 = 470.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.54/1,164.04 = 470.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.54x = 1,164.04 × 470.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.54x = 547,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,506.21/843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.06

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