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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.34, 1,396.79 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.34, 1,396.79 and 520.22 is: 779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.34 : 1,396.79 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.34/1,396.79 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.34x = 1,396.79 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.34x = 726,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,643.86/932.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.38

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