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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.11, 1,389.20 and 517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.11, 1,389.20 and 517.84 is: 776.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.11 : 1,389.20 = 517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.11/1,389.20 = 517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.11x = 1,389.20 × 517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.11x = 719,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,387.99/926.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.79

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