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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.36, 1,409.92 and 477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.36, 1,409.92 and 477.47 is: 716.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.36 : 1,409.92 = 477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.36/1,409.92 = 477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.36x = 1,409.92 × 477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.36x = 673,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,194.50/939.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.65

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