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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.18, 1,257.89 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.18, 1,257.89 and 473.68 is: 710.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.18 : 1,257.89 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.18/1,257.89 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.18x = 1,257.89 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.18x = 595,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,837.34/838.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.87

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