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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.05, 1,396.57 and 519.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.05, 1,396.57 and 519.57 is: 779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.05 : 1,396.57 = 519.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.05/1,396.57 = 519.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.05x = 1,396.57 × 519.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.05x = 725,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,608.89/931.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.35

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