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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.75, 1,164.31 and 470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.75, 1,164.31 and 470.61 is: 649.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.75 : 1,164.31 = 470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.75/1,164.31 = 470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.75x = 1,164.31 × 470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.75x = 547,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,934.75/843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.40

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