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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.12, 1,404.48 and 473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.12, 1,404.48 and 473.80 is: 710.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.12 : 1,404.48 = 473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.12/1,404.48 = 473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.12x = 1,404.48 × 473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.12x = 665,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,442.62/936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.85

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