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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.02, 1,390.72 and 516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.02, 1,390.72 and 516.62 is: 775.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.02 : 1,390.72 = 516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.02/1,390.72 = 516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.02x = 1,390.72 × 516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.02x = 718,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,473.77/927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.04

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