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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.64, 1,255.50 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.64, 1,255.50 and 472.60 is: 708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.64 : 1,255.50 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.64/1,255.50 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.64x = 1,255.50 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.64x = 593,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,349.30/837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.36

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