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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.22, 1,401.81 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.22, 1,401.81 and 472.08 is: 707.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.22 : 1,401.81 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.22/1,401.81 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.22x = 1,401.81 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.22x = 661,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,766.46/935.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.61

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