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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.96, 1,254.96 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.96, 1,254.96 and 471.04 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.96 : 1,254.96 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.96/1,254.96 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.96x = 1,254.96 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.96x = 591,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,136.36/835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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