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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,386.24 and 513.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,386.24 and 513.91 is: 769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,386.24 = 513.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,386.24 = 513.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,386.24 × 513.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 712,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,402.60/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.25

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