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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.70, 1,388.70 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.70, 1,388.70 and 515.03 is: 772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.70 : 1,388.70 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.70/1,388.70 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.70x = 1,388.70 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.70x = 715,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,222.16/925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.63

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