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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.07, 1,258.74 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.07, 1,258.74 and 476.19 is: 714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.07 : 1,258.74 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.07/1,258.74 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.07x = 1,258.74 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.07x = 599,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,399.40/839.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.36

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