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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.45, 1,390.05 and 516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.45, 1,390.05 and 516.87 is: 774.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.45 : 1,390.05 = 516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.45/1,390.05 = 516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.45x = 1,390.05 × 516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.45x = 718,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,475.14/927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.68

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