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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.58, 2,094.85 and 472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.58, 2,094.85 and 472.79 is: 709.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.58 : 2,094.85 = 472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.58/2,094.85 = 472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.58x = 2,094.85 × 472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.58x = 990,424.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,424.13/1,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.18

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