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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.51, 1,401.67 and 472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.51, 1,401.67 and 472.11 is: 708.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.51 : 1,401.67 = 472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.51/1,401.67 = 472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.51x = 1,401.67 × 472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.51x = 661,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,742.42/934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.12

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