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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.22, 1,397.90 and 515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.22, 1,397.90 and 515.48 is: 772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.22 : 1,397.90 = 515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.22/1,397.90 = 515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.22x = 1,397.90 × 515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.22x = 720,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,589.49/932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.98

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