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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.63, 1,389.03 and 515.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.63, 1,389.03 and 515.55 is: 772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.63 : 1,389.03 = 515.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.63/1,389.03 = 515.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.63x = 1,389.03 × 515.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.63x = 716,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,114.42/926.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.82

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