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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.89, 1,256.49 and 473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.89, 1,256.49 and 473.46 is: 709.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.89 : 1,256.49 = 473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.89/1,256.49 = 473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.89x = 1,256.49 × 473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.89x = 594,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,897.76/838.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.15

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