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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.27, 1,256.04 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.27, 1,256.04 and 472.23 is: 708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.27 : 1,256.04 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.27/1,256.04 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.27x = 1,256.04 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.27x = 593,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,139.77/837.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.42

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