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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.60, 1,259.40 and 474.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.60, 1,259.40 and 474.13 is: 711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.60 : 1,259.40 = 474.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.60/1,259.40 = 474.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.60x = 1,259.40 × 474.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.60x = 597,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,127.44/839.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.20

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