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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.68, 1,396.08 and 519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.68, 1,396.08 and 519.50 is: 779.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.68 : 1,396.08 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.68/1,396.08 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.68x = 1,396.08 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.68x = 725,263.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,263.56/930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.28

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