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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.44, 1,387.86 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.44, 1,387.86 and 514.02 is: 770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.44 : 1,387.86 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.44/1,387.86 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.44x = 1,387.86 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.44x = 713,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,387.80/925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.86

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