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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.95, 1,392.30 and 518.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.95, 1,392.30 and 518.37 is: 776.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.95 : 1,392.30 = 518.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.95/1,392.30 = 518.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.95x = 1,392.30 × 518.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.95x = 721,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,726.55/928.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.93

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