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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.10, 1,388.58 and 515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.10, 1,388.58 and 515.80 is: 772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.10 : 1,388.58 = 515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.10/1,388.58 = 515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.10x = 1,388.58 × 515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.10x = 716,229.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,229.56/927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.55

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