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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.72, 1,258.80 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.72, 1,258.80 and 473.68 is: 710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.72 : 1,258.80 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.72/1,258.80 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.72x = 1,258.80 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.72x = 596,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,268.38/838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.93

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