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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.00, 1,393.56 and 518.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.00, 1,393.56 and 518.33 is: 777.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.00 : 1,393.56 = 518.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.00/1,393.56 = 518.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.00x = 1,393.56 × 518.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.00x = 722,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,316.99/929.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.53

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