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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,387.08 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,387.08 and 514.80 is: 771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,387.08 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,387.08 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,387.08 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 714,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,068.78/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.05

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