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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.33, 1,390.70 and 516.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.33, 1,390.70 and 516.22 is: 773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.33 : 1,390.70 = 516.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.33/1,390.70 = 516.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.33x = 1,390.70 × 516.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.33x = 717,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,902.06/928.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.33

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