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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.33, 1,394.73 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.33, 1,394.73 and 519.48 is: 778.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.33 : 1,394.73 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.33/1,394.73 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.33x = 1,394.73 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.33x = 724,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,534.34/930.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.79

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