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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.96, 1,259.48 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.96, 1,259.48 and 474.04 is: 711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.96 : 1,259.48 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.96/1,259.48 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.96x = 1,259.48 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.96x = 597,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,043.90/838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.65

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