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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.60, 1,404.90 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.60, 1,404.90 and 475.80 is: 713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.60 : 1,404.90 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.60/1,404.90 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.60x = 1,404.90 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.60x = 668,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,451.42/936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.70

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