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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.62, 1,406.75 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.62, 1,406.75 and 475.34 is: 713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.62 : 1,406.75 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.62/1,406.75 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.62x = 1,406.75 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.62x = 668,675.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,675.13/937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.16

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