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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.63, 2,095.17 and 472.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.63, 2,095.17 and 472.27 is: 708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.63 : 2,095.17 = 472.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.63/2,095.17 = 472.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.63x = 2,095.17 × 472.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.63x = 989,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,485.94/1,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.48

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