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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.04, 1,392.32 and 517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.04, 1,392.32 and 517.47 is: 776.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.04 : 1,392.32 = 517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.04/1,392.32 = 517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.04x = 1,392.32 × 517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.04x = 720,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,483.83/928.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.35

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