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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.88, 1,400.49 and 471.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.88, 1,400.49 and 471.29 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.88 : 1,400.49 = 471.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.88/1,400.49 = 471.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.88x = 1,400.49 × 471.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.88x = 660,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,029.93/934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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