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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.10, 1,258.93 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.10, 1,258.93 and 473.02 is: 708.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.10 : 1,258.93 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.10/1,258.93 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.10x = 1,258.93 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.10x = 595,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,499.07/840.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.84

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