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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.48, 1,403.91 and 474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.48, 1,403.91 and 474.62 is: 710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.48 : 1,403.91 = 474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.48/1,403.91 = 474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.48x = 1,403.91 × 474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.48x = 666,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,323.76/937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.76

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