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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.61, 1,386.92 and 513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.61, 1,386.92 and 513.55 is: 771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.61 : 1,386.92 = 513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.61/1,386.92 = 513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.61x = 1,386.92 × 513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.61x = 712,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,252.77/923.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.16

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