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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.97, 1,256.10 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.97, 1,256.10 and 472.08 is: 708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.97 : 1,256.10 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.97/1,256.10 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.97x = 1,256.10 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.97x = 592,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,979.69/836.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.48

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