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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.22, 1,398.36 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.22, 1,398.36 and 521.04 is: 781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.22 : 1,398.36 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.22/1,398.36 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.22x = 1,398.36 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.22x = 728,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,601.49/932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.58

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