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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.12, 1,396.07 and 520.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.12, 1,396.07 and 520.30 is: 780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.12 : 1,396.07 = 520.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.12/1,396.07 = 520.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.12x = 1,396.07 × 520.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.12x = 726,369.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,369.13/931.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.10

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