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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.17, 1,398.65 and 469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.17, 1,398.65 and 469.71 is: 704.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.17 : 1,398.65 = 469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.17/1,398.65 = 469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.17x = 1,398.65 × 469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.17x = 656,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,959.89/932.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.76

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