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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.10, 1,391.70 and 516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.10, 1,391.70 and 516.62 is: 775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.10 : 1,391.70 = 516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.10/1,391.70 = 516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.10x = 1,391.70 × 516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.10x = 718,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,980.05/927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.52

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