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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.83, 1,405.29 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.83, 1,405.29 and 474.08 is: 711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.83 : 1,405.29 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.83/1,405.29 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.83x = 1,405.29 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.83x = 666,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,212.86/936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.14

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