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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.88, 2,095.16 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.88, 2,095.16 and 472.44 is: 708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.88 : 2,095.16 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.88/2,095.16 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.88x = 2,095.16 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.88x = 989,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,837.39/1,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.61

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