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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.34, 1,403.32 and 472.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.34, 1,403.32 and 472.74 is: 709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.34 : 1,403.32 = 472.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.34/1,403.32 = 472.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.34x = 1,403.32 × 472.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.34x = 663,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,405.50/935.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.27

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