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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.06, 1,395.78 and 467.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.06, 1,395.78 and 467.72 is: 701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.06 : 1,395.78 = 467.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.06/1,395.78 = 467.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.06x = 1,395.78 × 467.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.06x = 652,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,834.22/930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.93

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