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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.73, 1,400.33 and 471.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.73, 1,400.33 and 471.39 is: 706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.73 : 1,400.33 = 471.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.73/1,400.33 = 471.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.73x = 1,400.33 × 471.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.73x = 660,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,097.49/934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.19

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