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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.79, 1,260.04 and 474.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.79, 1,260.04 and 474.03 is: 711.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.79 : 1,260.04 = 474.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.79/1,260.04 = 474.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.79x = 1,260.04 × 474.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.79x = 597,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,289.28/839.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.24

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