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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.64, 1,391.76 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.64, 1,391.76 and 516.24 is: 774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.64 : 1,391.76 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.64/1,391.76 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.64x = 1,391.76 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.64x = 718,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,482.18/927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.53

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