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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.29, 1,392.47 and 517.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.29, 1,392.47 and 517.11 is: 775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.29 : 1,392.47 = 517.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.29/1,392.47 = 517.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.29x = 1,392.47 × 517.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.29x = 720,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,066.68/928.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.69

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