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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.10, 1,397.04 and 520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.10, 1,397.04 and 520.62 is: 780.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.10 : 1,397.04 = 520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.10/1,397.04 = 520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.10x = 1,397.04 × 520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.10x = 727,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,326.96/932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.31

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