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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.94, 1,164.57 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.94, 1,164.57 and 470.92 is: 649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.94 : 1,164.57 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.94/1,164.57 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.94x = 1,164.57 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.94x = 548,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,419.30/843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.83

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