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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.68, 1,400.40 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.68, 1,400.40 and 471.36 is: 706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.68 : 1,400.40 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.68/1,400.40 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.68x = 1,400.40 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.68x = 660,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,092.54/934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.22

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