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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.02, 1,399.68 and 522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.02, 1,399.68 and 522.54 is: 783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.02 : 1,399.68 = 522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.02/1,399.68 = 522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.02x = 1,399.68 × 522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.02x = 731,388.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,388.79/934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.05

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