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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.88, 1,396.86 and 520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.88, 1,396.86 and 520.24 is: 780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.88 : 1,396.86 = 520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.88/1,396.86 = 520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.88x = 1,396.86 × 520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.88x = 726,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,702.45/930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.66

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