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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.03, 1,276.54 and 511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.03, 1,276.54 and 511.03 is: 705.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.03 : 1,276.54 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.03/1,276.54 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.03x = 1,276.54 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.03x = 652,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,353.43/925.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.22

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