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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.52, 1,392.09 and 517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.52, 1,392.09 and 517.06 is: 776.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.52 : 1,392.09 = 517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.52/1,392.09 = 517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.52x = 1,392.09 × 517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.52x = 719,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,794.06/927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.04

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