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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.34, 1,401.89 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.34, 1,401.89 and 472.25 is: 708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.34 : 1,401.89 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.34/1,401.89 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.34x = 1,401.89 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.34x = 662,042.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,042.55/934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.57

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