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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.30, 1,257.15 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.30, 1,257.15 and 472.80 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.30 : 1,257.15 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.30/1,257.15 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.30x = 1,257.15 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.30x = 594,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,380.52/837.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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