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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.66, 1,405.30 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.66, 1,405.30 and 475.56 is: 712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.66 : 1,405.30 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.66/1,405.30 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.66x = 1,405.30 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.66x = 668,304.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,304.47/937.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.74

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