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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.94, 1,258.50 and 474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.94, 1,258.50 and 474.44 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.94 : 1,258.50 = 474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.94/1,258.50 = 474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.94x = 1,258.50 × 474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.94x = 597,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,082.74/838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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