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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.06, 1,401.78 and 471.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.06, 1,401.78 and 471.72 is: 707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.06 : 1,401.78 = 471.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.06/1,401.78 = 471.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.06x = 1,401.78 × 471.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.06x = 661,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,247.66/934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.93

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