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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.07, 1,387.70 and 514.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.07, 1,387.70 and 514.88 is: 770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.07 : 1,387.70 = 514.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.07/1,387.70 = 514.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.07x = 1,387.70 × 514.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.07x = 714,499.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,499.87/927.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.71

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