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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.73, 1,388.86 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.73, 1,388.86 and 515.16 is: 772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.73 : 1,388.86 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.73/1,388.86 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.73x = 1,388.86 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.73x = 715,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,483.83/925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.89

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