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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.80, 1,386.20 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.80, 1,386.20 and 513.52 is: 769.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.80 : 1,386.20 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.80/1,386.20 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.80x = 1,386.20 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.80x = 711,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,841.42/924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.72

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