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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.20, 1,404.66 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.20, 1,404.66 and 474.84 is: 711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.20 : 1,404.66 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.20/1,404.66 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.20x = 1,404.66 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.20x = 666,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,988.75/937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.68

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