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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.53, 1,386.81 and 516.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.53, 1,386.81 and 516.27 is: 774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.53 : 1,386.81 = 516.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.53/1,386.81 = 516.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.53x = 1,386.81 × 516.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.53x = 715,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,965.22/924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.41

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