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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.55, 1,393.07 and 517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.55, 1,393.07 and 517.97 is: 777.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.55 : 1,393.07 = 517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.55/1,393.07 = 517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.55x = 1,393.07 × 517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.55x = 721,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,558.91/928.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.09

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