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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.46, 1,389.90 and 515.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.46, 1,389.90 and 515.98 is: 773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.46 : 1,389.90 = 515.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.46/1,389.90 = 515.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.46x = 1,389.90 × 515.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.46x = 717,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,160.60/927.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.25

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