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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.49, 1,396.63 and 520.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.49, 1,396.63 and 520.67 is: 780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.49 : 1,396.63 = 520.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.49/1,396.63 = 520.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.49x = 1,396.63 × 520.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.49x = 727,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,185.53/931.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.67

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