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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.01, 1,392.27 and 517.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.01, 1,392.27 and 517.51 is: 777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.01 : 1,392.27 = 517.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.01/1,392.27 = 517.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.01x = 1,392.27 × 517.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.01x = 720,513.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,513.65/927.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.24

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