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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.07, 1,276.58 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.07, 1,276.58 and 511.07 is: 705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.07 : 1,276.58 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.07/1,276.58 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.07x = 1,276.58 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.07x = 652,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,421.74/925.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.27

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