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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.80, 1,403.06 and 472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.80, 1,403.06 and 472.89 is: 709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.80 : 1,403.06 = 472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.80/1,403.06 = 472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.80x = 1,403.06 × 472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.80x = 663,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,490.68/934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.77

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