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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.99, 1,406.94 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.99, 1,406.94 and 475.76 is: 713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.99 : 1,406.94 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.99/1,406.94 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.99x = 1,406.94 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.99x = 669,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,363.73/937.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.61

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