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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.66, 1,253.82 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.66, 1,253.82 and 471.36 is: 705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.66 : 1,253.82 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.66/1,253.82 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.66x = 1,253.82 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.66x = 591,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,000.60/837.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.54

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