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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.75, 1,398.77 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.75, 1,398.77 and 470.22 is: 705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.75 : 1,398.77 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.75/1,398.77 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.75x = 1,398.77 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.75x = 657,729.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,729.63/932.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.15

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