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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.79, 1,391.94 and 517.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.79, 1,391.94 and 517.22 is: 775.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.79 : 1,391.94 = 517.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.79/1,391.94 = 517.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.79x = 1,391.94 × 517.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.79x = 719,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,932.25/927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.97

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