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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.75, 1,397.27 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.75, 1,397.27 and 469.22 is: 703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.75 : 1,397.27 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.75/1,397.27 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.75x = 1,397.27 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.75x = 655,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,621.22/931.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.65

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