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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,406.09 and 474.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,406.09 and 474.78 is: 712.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,406.09 = 474.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,406.09 = 474.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,406.09 × 474.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 667,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,581.04/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.41

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