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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.94, 1,390.77 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.94, 1,390.77 and 517.32 is: 774.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.94 : 1,390.77 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.94/1,390.77 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.94x = 1,390.77 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.94x = 719,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,473.14/928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.51

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