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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.28, 1,395.69 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.28, 1,395.69 and 520.22 is: 779.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.28 : 1,395.69 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.28/1,395.69 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.28x = 1,395.69 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.28x = 726,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,065.85/931.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.64

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