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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.57, 1,385.93 and 513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.57, 1,385.93 and 513.90 is: 770.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.57 : 1,385.93 = 513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.57/1,385.93 = 513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.57x = 1,385.93 × 513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.57x = 712,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,226.86/924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.33

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