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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.84, 1,257.76 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.84, 1,257.76 and 468.72 is: 701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.84 : 1,257.76 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.84/1,257.76 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.84x = 1,257.76 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.84x = 589,534.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,534.92/839.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.97

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