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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,386.72 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,386.72 and 514.08 is: 771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,386.72 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,386.72 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,386.72 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 712,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,885.02/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.12

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