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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.42, 1,395.63 and 518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.42, 1,395.63 and 518.94 is: 778.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.42 : 1,395.63 = 518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.42/1,395.63 = 518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.42x = 1,395.63 × 518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.42x = 724,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,248.23/930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.41

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