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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,386.52 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,386.52 and 514.08 is: 770.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,386.52 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,386.52 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,386.52 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 712,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,780.92/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.44

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