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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.68, 1,393.08 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.68, 1,393.08 and 517.50 is: 776.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.68 : 1,393.08 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.68/1,393.08 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.68x = 1,393.08 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.68x = 720,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,918.90/928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.28

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