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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,406.72 and 475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,406.72 and 475.22 is: 712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,406.72 = 475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,406.72 = 475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,406.72 × 475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 668,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,506.18/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.59

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