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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.98, 1,257.27 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.98, 1,257.27 and 473.22 is: 709.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.98 : 1,257.27 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.98/1,257.27 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.98x = 1,257.27 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.98x = 594,965.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,965.31/838.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.15

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