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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.59, 1,257.44 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.59, 1,257.44 and 467.84 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.59 : 1,257.44 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.59/1,257.44 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.59x = 1,257.44 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.59x = 588,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,285.04/838.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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