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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.50, 1,388 and 515.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.50, 1,388 and 515.98 is: 773.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.50 : 1,388 = 515.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.50/1,388 = 515.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.50x = 1,388 × 515.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.50x = 716,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,180.24/926.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.00

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