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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.85, 1,398.33 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.85, 1,398.33 and 522.18 is: 782.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.85 : 1,398.33 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.85/1,398.33 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.85x = 1,398.33 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.85x = 730,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,179.96/932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.74

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