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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.06, 1,400.28 and 470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.06, 1,400.28 and 470.72 is: 706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.06 : 1,400.28 = 470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.06/1,400.28 = 470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.06x = 1,400.28 × 470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.06x = 659,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,139.80/933.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.43

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