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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.68, 1,254.39 and 470.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.68, 1,254.39 and 470.75 is: 704.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.68 : 1,254.39 = 470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.68/1,254.39 = 470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.68x = 1,254.39 × 470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.68x = 590,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,496.06/837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.92

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