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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929, 1,393.98 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929, 1,393.98 and 473 is: 709.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929 : 1,393.98 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929/1,393.98 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929x = 1,393.98 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929x = 659,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,352.54/929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.74

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