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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.55, 1,401.86 and 471.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.55, 1,401.86 and 471.77 is: 707.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.55 : 1,401.86 = 471.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.55/1,401.86 = 471.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.55x = 1,401.86 × 471.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.55x = 661,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,355.49/934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.67

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