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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.95, 1,398.60 and 470.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.95, 1,398.60 and 470.07 is: 704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.95 : 1,398.60 = 470.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.95/1,398.60 = 470.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.95x = 1,398.60 × 470.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.95x = 657,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,439.90/932.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.69

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