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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.50, 1,390.17 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.50, 1,390.17 and 516.44 is: 774.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.50 : 1,390.17 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.50/1,390.17 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.50x = 1,390.17 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.50x = 717,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,939.39/927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.06

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