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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,390.12 and 518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,390.12 and 518.48 is: 777.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,390.12 = 518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,390.12 = 518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,390.12 × 518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 720,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,751.60/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.73

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