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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.94, 1,397.99 and 469.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.94, 1,397.99 and 469.43 is: 703.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.94 : 1,397.99 = 469.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.94/1,397.99 = 469.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.94x = 1,397.99 × 469.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.94x = 656,249.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,249.11/932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.42

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