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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.80, 1,397.92 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.80, 1,397.92 and 469.80 is: 704.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.80 : 1,397.92 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.80/1,397.92 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.80x = 1,397.92 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.80x = 656,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,742.82/931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.81

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