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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.73, 1,255.40 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.73, 1,255.40 and 466.97 is: 700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.73 : 1,255.40 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.73/1,255.40 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.73x = 1,255.40 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.73x = 586,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,227.28/836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.62

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