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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.06, 1,397.28 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.06, 1,397.28 and 468.72 is: 703.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.06 : 1,397.28 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.06/1,397.28 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.06x = 1,397.28 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.06x = 654,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,933.08/931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.43

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