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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.26, 1,392.66 and 518.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.26, 1,392.66 and 518.59 is: 777.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.26 : 1,392.66 = 518.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.26/1,392.66 = 518.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.26x = 1,392.66 × 518.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.26x = 722,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,217.36/929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.20

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