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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.74, 1,392.98 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.74, 1,392.98 and 517.68 is: 777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.74 : 1,392.98 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.74/1,392.98 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.74x = 1,392.98 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.74x = 721,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,117.89/927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.28

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