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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.87, 1,254.48 and 470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.87, 1,254.48 and 470.87 is: 705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.87 : 1,254.48 = 470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.87/1,254.48 = 470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.87x = 1,254.48 × 470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.87x = 590,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,690.73/836.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.84

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