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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.05, 1,403.67 and 473.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.05, 1,403.67 and 473.54 is: 710.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.05 : 1,403.67 = 473.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.05/1,403.67 = 473.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.05x = 1,403.67 × 473.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.05x = 664,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,693.89/936.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.11

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