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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,395.18 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,395.18 and 519.54 is: 778.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,395.18 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,395.18 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,395.18 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 724,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,851.82/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.56

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