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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.13, 1,276.68 and 511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.13, 1,276.68 and 511.13 is: 705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.13 : 1,276.68 = 511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.13/1,276.68 = 511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.13x = 1,276.68 × 511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.13x = 652,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,543.07/925.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.36

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