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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.62, 1,392.96 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.62, 1,392.96 and 517.44 is: 776.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.62 : 1,392.96 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.62/1,392.96 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.62x = 1,392.96 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.62x = 720,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,773.22/928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.18

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