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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.10, 1,396.44 and 520.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.10, 1,396.44 and 520.43 is: 780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.10 : 1,396.44 = 520.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.10/1,396.44 = 520.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.10x = 1,396.44 × 520.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.10x = 726,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,742.29/931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.52

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