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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.52, 1,259.46 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.52, 1,259.46 and 474.54 is: 711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.52 : 1,259.46 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.52/1,259.46 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.52x = 1,259.46 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.52x = 597,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,664.15/839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.91

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