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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.84, 1,390.42 and 515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.84, 1,390.42 and 515.80 is: 773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.84 : 1,390.42 = 515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.84/1,390.42 = 515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.84x = 1,390.42 × 515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.84x = 717,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,178.64/926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.79

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