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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.63, 1,386.96 and 516.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.63, 1,386.96 and 516.36 is: 774.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.63 : 1,386.96 = 516.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.63/1,386.96 = 516.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.63x = 1,386.96 × 516.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.63x = 716,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,173.93/924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.56

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