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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.14, 1,389.78 and 516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.14, 1,389.78 and 516.06 is: 773.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.14 : 1,389.78 = 516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.14/1,389.78 = 516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.14x = 1,389.78 × 516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.14x = 717,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,209.87/927.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.58

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