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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926, 1,389.02 and 515.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926, 1,389.02 and 515.08 is: 772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926 : 1,389.02 = 515.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926/1,389.02 = 515.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926x = 1,389.02 × 515.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926x = 715,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,456.42/926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.63

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