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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.74, 1,398.17 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.74, 1,398.17 and 469.12 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.74 : 1,398.17 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.74/1,398.17 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.74x = 1,398.17 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.74x = 655,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,909.51/932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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