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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.62, 1,406.58 and 475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.62, 1,406.58 and 475.21 is: 712.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.62 : 1,406.58 = 475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.62/1,406.58 = 475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.62x = 1,406.58 × 475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.62x = 668,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,414.99/937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.89

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