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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.36, 1,392.84 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.36, 1,392.84 and 518.72 is: 777.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.36 : 1,392.84 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.36/1,392.84 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.36x = 1,392.84 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.36x = 722,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,493.96/929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.41

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