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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.48, 1,388.76 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.48, 1,388.76 and 514.96 is: 772.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.48 : 1,388.76 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.48/1,388.76 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.48x = 1,388.76 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.48x = 715,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,155.85/925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.74

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