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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.40, 1,399.08 and 470.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.40, 1,399.08 and 470.26 is: 704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.40 : 1,399.08 = 470.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.40/1,399.08 = 470.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.40x = 1,399.08 × 470.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.40x = 657,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,931.36/933.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.88

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