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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.50, 1,259.76 and 475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.50, 1,259.76 and 475.46 is: 712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.50 : 1,259.76 = 475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.50/1,259.76 = 475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.50x = 1,259.76 × 475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.50x = 598,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,965.49/840.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.63

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