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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.24, 1,259.33 and 474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.24, 1,259.33 and 474.27 is: 710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.24 : 1,259.33 = 474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.24/1,259.33 = 474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.24x = 1,259.33 × 474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.24x = 597,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,263.62/840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.83

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