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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.82, 1,396.91 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.82, 1,396.91 and 469.20 is: 703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.82 : 1,396.91 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.82/1,396.91 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.82x = 1,396.91 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.82x = 655,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,436.58/931.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.40

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