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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.55, 1,394.71 and 467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.55, 1,394.71 and 467.08 is: 700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.55 : 1,394.71 = 467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.55/1,394.71 = 467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.55x = 1,394.71 × 467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.55x = 651,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,442.31/929.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.82

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