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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.38, 1,394.94 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.38, 1,394.94 and 519.54 is: 778.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.38 : 1,394.94 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.38/1,394.94 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.38x = 1,394.94 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.38x = 724,727.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,727.13/930.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.96

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