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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.36, 1,406.80 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.36, 1,406.80 and 475.68 is: 713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.36 : 1,406.80 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.36/1,406.80 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.36x = 1,406.80 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.36x = 669,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,186.62/937.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.91

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