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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.53, 1,387.27 and 514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.53, 1,387.27 and 514.53 is: 771.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.53 : 1,387.27 = 514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.53/1,387.27 = 514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.53x = 1,387.27 × 514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.53x = 713,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,792.03/925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.23

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