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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.47, 1,388.81 and 514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.47, 1,388.81 and 514.71 is: 772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.47 : 1,388.81 = 514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.47/1,388.81 = 514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.47x = 1,388.81 × 514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.47x = 714,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,831.82/925.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.40

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