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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.64, 1,259.36 and 474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.64, 1,259.36 and 474.31 is: 710.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.64 : 1,259.36 = 474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.64/1,259.36 = 474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.64x = 1,259.36 × 474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.64x = 597,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,327.04/840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.57

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