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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.45, 1,407.04 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.45, 1,407.04 and 475.55 is: 713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.45 : 1,407.04 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.45/1,407.04 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.45x = 1,407.04 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.45x = 669,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,117.87/937.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.76

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