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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.16, 1,276.72 and 511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.16, 1,276.72 and 511.16 is: 705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.16 : 1,276.72 = 511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.16/1,276.72 = 511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.16x = 1,276.72 × 511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.16x = 652,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,601.49/925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.40

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