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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,385.77 and 513.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,385.77 and 513.58 is: 769.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,385.77 = 513.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,385.77 = 513.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,385.77 × 513.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 711,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,703.76/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.69

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