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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.33, 1,253.94 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.33, 1,253.94 and 470.56 is: 706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.33 : 1,253.94 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.33/1,253.94 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.33x = 1,253.94 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.33x = 590,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,054.01/835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.37

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