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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.05, 1,405.17 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.05, 1,405.17 and 474.54 is: 711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.05 : 1,405.17 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.05/1,405.17 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.05x = 1,405.17 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.05x = 666,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,809.37/937.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.60

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