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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.68, 1,392.48 and 517.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.68, 1,392.48 and 517.74 is: 776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.68 : 1,392.48 = 517.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.68/1,392.48 = 517.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.68x = 1,392.48 × 517.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.68x = 720,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,942.60/928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.31

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