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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.49, 1,384.76 and 514.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.49, 1,384.76 and 514.93 is: 770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.49 : 1,384.76 = 514.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.49/1,384.76 = 514.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.49x = 1,384.76 × 514.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.49x = 713,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,044.97/925.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.45

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