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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.72, 1,406.08 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.72, 1,406.08 and 469.12 is: 703.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.72 : 1,406.08 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.72/1,406.08 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.72x = 1,406.08 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.72x = 659,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,620.25/937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.43

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