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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.62, 1,391.46 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.62, 1,391.46 and 516.44 is: 774.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.62 : 1,391.46 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.62/1,391.46 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.62x = 1,391.46 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.62x = 718,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,609.28/927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.68

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