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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,393.29 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,393.29 and 519.12 is: 777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,393.29 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,393.29 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,393.29 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 723,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,284.70/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.98

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