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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.84, 1,260.37 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.84, 1,260.37 and 475.34 is: 713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.84 : 1,260.37 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.84/1,260.37 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.84x = 1,260.37 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.84x = 599,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,104.28/839.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.36

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