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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.66, 1,403.81 and 474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.66, 1,403.81 and 474.56 is: 711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.66 : 1,403.81 = 474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.66/1,403.81 = 474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.66x = 1,403.81 × 474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.66x = 666,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,182.68/936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.23

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