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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.27, 1,391.32 and 516.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.27, 1,391.32 and 516.79 is: 774.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.27 : 1,391.32 = 516.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.27/1,391.32 = 516.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.27x = 1,391.32 × 516.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.27x = 719,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,010.72/928.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.57

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