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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,396.79 and 520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,396.79 and 520.46 is: 780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,396.79 = 520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,396.79 = 520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,396.79 × 520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 726,973.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,973.32/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.84

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