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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.14, 1,398.38 and 470.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.14, 1,398.38 and 470.15 is: 705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.14 : 1,398.38 = 470.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.14/1,398.38 = 470.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.14x = 1,398.38 × 470.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.14x = 657,448.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,448.36/932.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.31

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