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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.29, 1,404.77 and 467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.29, 1,404.77 and 467.96 is: 702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.29 : 1,404.77 = 467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.29/1,404.77 = 467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.29x = 1,404.77 × 467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.29x = 657,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,380.85/936.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.12

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