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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.84, 1,387.68 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.84, 1,387.68 and 514.76 is: 771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.84 : 1,387.68 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.84/1,387.68 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.84x = 1,387.68 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.84x = 714,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,322.16/925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.54

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