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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.74, 1,391.48 and 516.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.74, 1,391.48 and 516.68 is: 775.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.74 : 1,391.48 = 516.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.74/1,391.48 = 516.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.74x = 1,391.48 × 516.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.74x = 718,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,947.50/926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.78

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