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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,397.34 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,397.34 and 520.56 is: 781.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,397.34 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,397.34 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,397.34 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 727,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,399.31/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.29

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