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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.18, 1,387.04 and 514.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.18, 1,387.04 and 514.29 is: 770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.18 : 1,387.04 = 514.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.18/1,387.04 = 514.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.18x = 1,387.04 × 514.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.18x = 713,338.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,338.23/926.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.20

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