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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.49, 1,392.78 and 520.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.49, 1,392.78 and 520.23 is: 780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.49 : 1,392.78 = 520.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.49/1,392.78 = 520.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.49x = 1,392.78 × 520.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.49x = 724,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,563.34/928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.37

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