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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.94, 1,164.64 and 470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.94, 1,164.64 and 470.94 is: 649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.94 : 1,164.64 = 470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.94/1,164.64 = 470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.94x = 1,164.64 × 470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.94x = 548,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,475.56/843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.90

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