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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.90, 1,164.44 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.90, 1,164.44 and 470.76 is: 649.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.90 : 1,164.44 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.90/1,164.44 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.90x = 1,164.44 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.90x = 548,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,171.77/843.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.57

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