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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.64, 1,406.63 and 469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.64, 1,406.63 and 469.14 is: 703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.64 : 1,406.63 = 469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.64/1,406.63 = 469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.64x = 1,406.63 × 469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.64x = 659,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,904.05/937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.80

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