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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.92, 1,393.96 and 519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.92, 1,393.96 and 519.40 is: 778.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.92 : 1,393.96 = 519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.92/1,393.96 = 519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.92x = 1,393.96 × 519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.92x = 724,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,022.82/929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.59

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