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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.81, 2,095.53 and 472.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.81, 2,095.53 and 472.35 is: 708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.81 : 2,095.53 = 472.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.81/2,095.53 = 472.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.81x = 2,095.53 × 472.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.81x = 989,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,823.60/1,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.63

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