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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.87, 1,396.55 and 520.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.87, 1,396.55 and 520.29 is: 780.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.87 : 1,396.55 = 520.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.87/1,396.55 = 520.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.87x = 1,396.55 × 520.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.87x = 726,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,612.30/930.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.57

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