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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.52, 1,390.59 and 516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.52, 1,390.59 and 516.06 is: 774.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.52 : 1,390.59 = 516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.52/1,390.59 = 516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.52x = 1,390.59 × 516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.52x = 717,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,627.88/926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.54

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