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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.59, 1,396.14 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.59, 1,396.14 and 520.02 is: 780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.59 : 1,396.14 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.59/1,396.14 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.59x = 1,396.14 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.59x = 726,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,020.72/930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.18

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