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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.60, 1,406.57 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.60, 1,406.57 and 469.32 is: 704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.60 : 1,406.57 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.60/1,406.57 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.60x = 1,406.57 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.60x = 660,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,129.09/937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.06

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