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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.12, 1,405.69 and 474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.12, 1,405.69 and 474.80 is: 712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.12 : 1,405.69 = 474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.12/1,405.69 = 474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.12x = 1,405.69 × 474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.12x = 667,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,421.61/937.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.21

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