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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,393.44 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,393.44 and 518.72 is: 777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,393.44 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,393.44 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,393.44 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 722,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,805.20/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.48

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