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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,405.65 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,405.65 and 475.08 is: 712.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,405.65 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,405.65 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,405.65 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 667,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,796.20/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.64

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