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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,387.80 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,387.80 and 514.80 is: 771.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,387.80 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,387.80 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,387.80 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 714,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,439.44/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.20

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