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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.30, 1,259.55 and 473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.30, 1,259.55 and 473.70 is: 710.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.30 : 1,259.55 = 473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.30/1,259.55 = 473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.30x = 1,259.55 × 473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.30x = 596,648.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,648.84/839.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.89

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