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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.02, 1,258.55 and 472.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.02, 1,258.55 and 472.90 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.02 : 1,258.55 = 472.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.02/1,258.55 = 472.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.02x = 1,258.55 × 472.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.02x = 595,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,168.30/839.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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