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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.24, 1,254.60 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.24, 1,254.60 and 472.14 is: 707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.24 : 1,254.60 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.24/1,254.60 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.24x = 1,254.60 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.24x = 592,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,346.84/837.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.50

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