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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.04, 1,390.48 and 516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.04, 1,390.48 and 516.08 is: 774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.04 : 1,390.48 = 516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.04/1,390.48 = 516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.04x = 1,390.48 × 516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.04x = 717,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,598.92/927.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.08

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