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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.98, 1,398.84 and 470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.98, 1,398.84 and 470.06 is: 704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.98 : 1,398.84 = 470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.98/1,398.84 = 470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.98x = 1,398.84 × 470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.98x = 657,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,538.73/932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.77

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