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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.44, 1,396.20 and 519.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.44, 1,396.20 and 519.53 is: 779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.44 : 1,396.20 = 519.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.44/1,396.20 = 519.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.44x = 1,396.20 × 519.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.44x = 725,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,360.81/930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.59

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