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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.29, 1,393.97 and 518.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.29, 1,393.97 and 518.11 is: 777.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.29 : 1,393.97 = 518.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.29/1,393.97 = 518.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.29x = 1,393.97 × 518.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.29x = 722,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,229.80/929.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.18

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