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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.52, 1,398.96 and 522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.52, 1,398.96 and 522.12 is: 783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.52 : 1,398.96 = 522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.52/1,398.96 = 522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.52x = 1,398.96 × 522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.52x = 730,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,425.00/932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.28

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