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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.37, 1,258.15 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.37, 1,258.15 and 474.42 is: 711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.37 : 1,258.15 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.37/1,258.15 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.37x = 1,258.15 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.37x = 596,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,891.52/839.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.12

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