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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.92, 1,388.07 and 515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.92, 1,388.07 and 515.25 is: 772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.92 : 1,388.07 = 515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.92/1,388.07 = 515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.92x = 1,388.07 × 515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.92x = 715,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,203.07/925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.42

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