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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.04, 1,276.48 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.04, 1,276.48 and 511.04 is: 705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.04 : 1,276.48 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.04/1,276.48 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.04x = 1,276.48 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.04x = 652,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,332.34/925.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.19

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