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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.43, 1,388.21 and 514.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.43, 1,388.21 and 514.35 is: 771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.43 : 1,388.21 = 514.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.43/1,388.21 = 514.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.43x = 1,388.21 × 514.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.43x = 714,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,023.24/925.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.56

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