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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.72, 1,254.12 and 471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.72, 1,254.12 and 471.22 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.72 : 1,254.12 = 471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.72/1,254.12 = 471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.72x = 1,254.12 × 471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.72x = 590,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,966.43/835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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