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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.49, 1,398.92 and 522.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.49, 1,398.92 and 522.37 is: 781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.49 : 1,398.92 = 522.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.49/1,398.92 = 522.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.49x = 1,398.92 × 522.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.49x = 730,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,759.85/934.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.99

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