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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.61, 1,389.86 and 510.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.61, 1,389.86 and 510.95 is: 766.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.61 : 1,389.86 = 510.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.61/1,389.86 = 510.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.61x = 1,389.86 × 510.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.61x = 710,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,148.97/926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.39

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