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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.41, 1,396.31 and 519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.41, 1,396.31 and 519.89 is: 780.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.41 : 1,396.31 = 519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.41/1,396.31 = 519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.41x = 1,396.31 × 519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.41x = 725,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,934.19/930.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.23

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