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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.94, 1,386.49 and 514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.94, 1,386.49 and 514.26 is: 770.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.94 : 1,386.49 = 514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.94/1,386.49 = 514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.94x = 1,386.49 × 514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.94x = 713,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,016.35/924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.88

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