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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.39, 1,404.54 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.39, 1,404.54 and 474.06 is: 711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.39 : 1,404.54 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.39/1,404.54 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.39x = 1,404.54 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.39x = 665,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,836.23/936.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.07

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