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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,251.32 and 469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,251.32 and 469.03 is: 703.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,251.32 = 469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,251.32 = 469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,251.32 × 469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 586,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,906.62/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.72

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