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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.20, 1,397.28 and 469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.20, 1,397.28 and 469.24 is: 703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.20 : 1,397.28 = 469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.20/1,397.28 = 469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.20x = 1,397.28 × 469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.20x = 655,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,659.67/932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.35

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