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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.04, 1,389.60 and 515.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.04, 1,389.60 and 515.10 is: 772.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.04 : 1,389.60 = 515.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.04/1,389.60 = 515.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.04x = 1,389.60 × 515.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.04x = 715,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,782.96/926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.95

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