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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.55, 1,405.68 and 474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.55, 1,405.68 and 474.64 is: 712.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.55 : 1,405.68 = 474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.55/1,405.68 = 474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.55x = 1,405.68 × 474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.55x = 667,191.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,191.96/936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.39

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