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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.10, 1,390.08 and 516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.10, 1,390.08 and 516.80 is: 774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.10 : 1,390.08 = 516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.10/1,390.08 = 516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.10x = 1,390.08 × 516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.10x = 718,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,393.34/928.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.05

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