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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.96, 1,256.70 and 467.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.96, 1,256.70 and 467.31 is: 700.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.96 : 1,256.70 = 467.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.96/1,256.70 = 467.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.96x = 1,256.70 × 467.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.96x = 587,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,268.48/837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.83

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