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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.20, 1,256.70 and 473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.20, 1,256.70 and 473.10 is: 709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.20 : 1,256.70 = 473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.20/1,256.70 = 473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.20x = 1,256.70 × 473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.20x = 594,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,544.77/838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.31

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