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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.10, 1,388.64 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.10, 1,388.64 and 515.04 is: 773.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.10 : 1,388.64 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.10/1,388.64 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.10x = 1,388.64 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.10x = 715,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,209.68/925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.11

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