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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.16, 1,403.06 and 474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.16, 1,403.06 and 474.05 is: 710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.16 : 1,403.06 = 474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.16/1,403.06 = 474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.16x = 1,403.06 × 474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.16x = 665,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,121.73/936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.48

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