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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.97, 1,395.20 and 467.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.97, 1,395.20 and 467.19 is: 700.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.97 : 1,395.20 = 467.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.97/1,395.20 = 467.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.97x = 1,395.20 × 467.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.97x = 651,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,824.66/929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.91

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