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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.02, 1,389.84 and 515.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.02, 1,389.84 and 515.56 is: 773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.02 : 1,389.84 = 515.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.02/1,389.84 = 515.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.02x = 1,389.84 × 515.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.02x = 716,545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,545.91/926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.79

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