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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.33, 2,007.36 and 472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.33, 2,007.36 and 472.59 is: 708.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.33 : 2,007.36 = 472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.33/2,007.36 = 472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.33x = 2,007.36 × 472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.33x = 948,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,658.26/1,338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.84

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