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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.32, 1,388.07 and 515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.32, 1,388.07 and 515.13 is: 771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.32 : 1,388.07 = 515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.32/1,388.07 = 515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.32x = 1,388.07 × 515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.32x = 715,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,036.50/927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.08

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