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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.70, 1,402.12 and 472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.70, 1,402.12 and 472.16 is: 707.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.70 : 1,402.12 = 472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.70/1,402.12 = 472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.70x = 1,402.12 × 472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.70x = 662,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,024.98/935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.52

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