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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.34, 1,396.38 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.34, 1,396.38 and 520.68 is: 780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.34 : 1,396.38 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.34/1,396.38 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.34x = 1,396.38 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.34x = 727,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,067.14/931.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.67

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