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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.74, 1,399.67 and 470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.74, 1,399.67 and 470.12 is: 704.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.74 : 1,399.67 = 470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.74/1,399.67 = 470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.74x = 1,399.67 × 470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.74x = 658,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,012.86/933.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.71

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