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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.57, 1,393.13 and 518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.57, 1,393.13 and 518.90 is: 777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.57 : 1,393.13 = 518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.57/1,393.13 = 518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.57x = 1,393.13 × 518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.57x = 722,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,895.16/929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.67

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