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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.70, 1,400.04 and 471.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.70, 1,400.04 and 471.71 is: 706.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.70 : 1,400.04 = 471.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.70/1,400.04 = 471.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.70x = 1,400.04 × 471.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.70x = 660,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,405.87/934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.55

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