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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.33, 1,392.20 and 517.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.33, 1,392.20 and 517.22 is: 774.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.33 : 1,392.20 = 517.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.33/1,392.20 = 517.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.33x = 1,392.20 × 517.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.33x = 720,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,071.10/929.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.83

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