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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.31, 1,258.97 and 473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.31, 1,258.97 and 473.94 is: 710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.31 : 1,258.97 = 473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.31/1,258.97 = 473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.31x = 1,258.97 × 473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.31x = 596,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,673.87/839.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.91

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