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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.32, 1,386.57 and 514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.32, 1,386.57 and 514.13 is: 769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.32 : 1,386.57 = 514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.32/1,386.57 = 514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.32x = 1,386.57 × 514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.32x = 712,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,880.70/926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.59

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