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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.50, 1,258.84 and 474.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.50, 1,258.84 and 474.59 is: 711.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.50 : 1,258.84 = 474.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.50/1,258.84 = 474.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.50x = 1,258.84 × 474.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.50x = 597,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,436.62/839.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.66

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