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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837, 1,253.66 and 470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837, 1,253.66 and 470.97 is: 705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837 : 1,253.66 = 470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837/1,253.66 = 470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837x = 1,253.66 × 470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837x = 590,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,433.90/837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.42

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