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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.06, 1,403.28 and 472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.06, 1,403.28 and 472.72 is: 709.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.06 : 1,403.28 = 472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.06/1,403.28 = 472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.06x = 1,403.28 × 472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.06x = 663,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,358.52/935.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.43

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