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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.04, 1,393.12 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.04, 1,393.12 and 471.36 is: 708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.04 : 1,393.12 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.04/1,393.12 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.04x = 1,393.12 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.04x = 656,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,661.04/927.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.34

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