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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.66, 1,388.76 and 515.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.66, 1,388.76 and 515.58 is: 772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.66 : 1,388.76 = 515.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.66/1,388.76 = 515.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.66x = 1,388.76 × 515.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.66x = 716,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,016.88/926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.69

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