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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.69, 1,399.25 and 471.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.69, 1,399.25 and 471.77 is: 707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.69 : 1,399.25 = 471.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.69/1,399.25 = 471.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.69x = 1,399.25 × 471.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.69x = 660,125.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,125.31/933.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.01

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