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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.08, 1,388.88 and 515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.08, 1,388.88 and 515.44 is: 773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.08 : 1,388.88 = 515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.08/1,388.88 = 515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.08x = 1,388.88 × 515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.08x = 715,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,884.31/926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.03

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