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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.44, 1,257.52 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.44, 1,257.52 and 473.12 is: 708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.44 : 1,257.52 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.44/1,257.52 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.44x = 1,257.52 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.44x = 594,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,957.86/839.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.76

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