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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.06, 1,391.62 and 517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.06, 1,391.62 and 517.48 is: 775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.06 : 1,391.62 = 517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.06/1,391.62 = 517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.06x = 1,391.62 × 517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.06x = 720,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,135.52/928.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.96

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