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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.29, 1,392.69 and 517.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.29, 1,392.69 and 517.72 is: 776.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.29 : 1,392.69 = 517.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.29/1,392.69 = 517.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.29x = 1,392.69 × 517.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.29x = 721,016.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,016.50/928.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.71

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