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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.22, 1,386.71 and 513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.22, 1,386.71 and 513.64 is: 770.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.22 : 1,386.71 = 513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.22/1,386.71 = 513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.22x = 1,386.71 × 513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.22x = 712,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,260.22/924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.67

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