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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.29, 1,388.00 and 515.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.29, 1,388.00 and 515.41 is: 771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.29 : 1,388.00 = 515.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.29/1,388.00 = 515.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.29x = 1,388.00 × 515.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.29x = 715,386.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,386.90/927.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.48

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