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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.44, 1,392.66 and 516.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.44, 1,392.66 and 516.96 is: 775.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.44 : 1,392.66 = 516.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.44/1,392.66 = 516.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.44x = 1,392.66 × 516.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.44x = 719,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,949.51/928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.44

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