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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.95, 1,392.20 and 518.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.95, 1,392.20 and 518.28 is: 776.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.95 : 1,392.20 = 518.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.95/1,392.20 = 518.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.95x = 1,392.20 × 518.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.95x = 721,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,539.86/928.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.73

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