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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.19, 1,389.57 and 516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.19, 1,389.57 and 516.52 is: 774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.19 : 1,389.57 = 516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.19/1,389.57 = 516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.19x = 1,389.57 × 516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.19x = 717,735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,735.29/927.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.10

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