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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.52, 1,396.59 and 469.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.52, 1,396.59 and 469.07 is: 703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.52 : 1,396.59 = 469.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.52/1,396.59 = 469.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.52x = 1,396.59 × 469.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.52x = 655,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,091.49/931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.25

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