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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.95, 1,396.77 and 521.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.95, 1,396.77 and 521.32 is: 780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.95 : 1,396.77 = 521.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.95/1,396.77 = 521.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.95x = 1,396.77 × 521.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.95x = 728,164.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,164.14/932.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.50

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