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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,390.20 and 516.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,390.20 and 516.27 is: 774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,390.20 = 516.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,390.20 = 516.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,390.20 × 516.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 717,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,718.55/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.84

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