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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.08, 1,257.12 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.08, 1,257.12 and 474.04 is: 710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.08 : 1,257.12 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.08/1,257.12 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.08x = 1,257.12 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.08x = 595,925.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,925.16/839.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.21

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