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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.16, 1,400.82 and 472.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.16, 1,400.82 and 472.29 is: 707.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.16 : 1,400.82 = 472.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.16/1,400.82 = 472.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.16x = 1,400.82 × 472.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.16x = 661,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,593.28/935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.47

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