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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.07, 1,388.18 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.07, 1,388.18 and 515.40 is: 772.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.07 : 1,388.18 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.07/1,388.18 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.07x = 1,388.18 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.07x = 715,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,465.40/926.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.58

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