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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.56, 1,406.46 and 475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.56, 1,406.46 and 475.18 is: 712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.56 : 1,406.46 = 475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.56/1,406.46 = 475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.56x = 1,406.46 × 475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.56x = 668,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,321.66/937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.83

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