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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.75, 1,250.91 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.75, 1,250.91 and 469.04 is: 702.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.75 : 1,250.91 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.75/1,250.91 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.75x = 1,250.91 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.75x = 586,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,720.57/834.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.87

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