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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.76, 1,407.42 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.76, 1,407.42 and 476.04 is: 713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.76 : 1,407.42 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.76/1,407.42 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.76x = 1,407.42 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.76x = 669,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,988.22/938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.69

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