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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.70, 1,255.95 and 471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.70, 1,255.95 and 471.30 is: 707.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.70 : 1,255.95 = 471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.70/1,255.95 = 471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.70x = 1,255.95 × 471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.70x = 591,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,929.24/836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.46

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