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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.41, 1,405.49 and 474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.41, 1,405.49 and 474.52 is: 712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.41 : 1,405.49 = 474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.41/1,405.49 = 474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.41x = 1,405.49 × 474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.41x = 666,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,925.91/936.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.21

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