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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.02, 1,398.29 and 521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.02, 1,398.29 and 521.46 is: 782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.02 : 1,398.29 = 521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.02/1,398.29 = 521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.02x = 1,398.29 × 521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.02x = 729,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,152.30/932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.34

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