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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.72, 1,397.22 and 469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.72, 1,397.22 and 469.24 is: 703.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.72 : 1,397.22 = 469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.72/1,397.22 = 469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.72x = 1,397.22 × 469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.72x = 655,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,631.51/931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.68

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