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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.55, 1,397.71 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.55, 1,397.71 and 469.08 is: 703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.55 : 1,397.71 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.55/1,397.71 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.55x = 1,397.71 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.55x = 655,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,637.81/931.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.81

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