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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.14, 1,276.68 and 511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.14, 1,276.68 and 511.14 is: 705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.14 : 1,276.68 = 511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.14/1,276.68 = 511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.14x = 1,276.68 × 511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.14x = 652,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,562.22/925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.37

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