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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.16, 1,259.10 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.16, 1,259.10 and 473.40 is: 710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.16 : 1,259.10 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.16/1,259.10 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.16x = 1,259.10 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.16x = 596,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,057.94/839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.30

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