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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.92, 1,164.66 and 470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.92, 1,164.66 and 470.94 is: 649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.92 : 1,164.66 = 470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.92/1,164.66 = 470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.92x = 1,164.66 × 470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.92x = 548,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,484.98/843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.93

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