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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.62, 1,391.45 and 519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.62, 1,391.45 and 519.35 is: 779.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.62 : 1,391.45 = 519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.62/1,391.45 = 519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.62x = 1,391.45 × 519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.62x = 722,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,640.00/927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.03

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