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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.90, 1,399.83 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.90, 1,399.83 and 470.76 is: 705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.90 : 1,399.83 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.90/1,399.83 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.90x = 1,399.83 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.90x = 658,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,983.97/933.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.63

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