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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.20, 1,256.32 and 472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.20, 1,256.32 and 472.24 is: 708.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.20 : 1,256.32 = 472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.20/1,256.32 = 472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.20x = 1,256.32 × 472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.20x = 593,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,284.56/837.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.65

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