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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.88, 1,390.71 and 516.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.88, 1,390.71 and 516.18 is: 774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.88 : 1,390.71 = 516.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.88/1,390.71 = 516.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.88x = 1,390.71 × 516.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.88x = 717,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,856.69/926.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.49

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