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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.73, 1,164.36 and 470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.73, 1,164.36 and 470.73 is: 649.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.73 : 1,164.36 = 470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.73/1,164.36 = 470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.73x = 1,164.36 × 470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.73x = 548,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,099.18/843.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.61

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