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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.97, 1,392.53 and 517.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.97, 1,392.53 and 517.25 is: 775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.97 : 1,392.53 = 517.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.97/1,392.53 = 517.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.97x = 1,392.53 × 517.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.97x = 720,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,276.59/928.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.35

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