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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.75, 1,396.01 and 515.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.75, 1,396.01 and 515.06 is: 772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.75 : 1,396.01 = 515.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.75/1,396.01 = 515.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.75x = 1,396.01 × 515.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.75x = 719,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,019.36/930.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.51

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