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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.21, 1,255.82 and 472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.21, 1,255.82 and 472.03 is: 708.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.21 : 1,255.82 = 472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.21/1,255.82 = 472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.21x = 1,255.82 × 472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.21x = 592,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,779.88/837.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.04

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