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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.31, 1,276.93 and 511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.31, 1,276.93 and 511.31 is: 705.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.31 : 1,276.93 = 511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.31/1,276.93 = 511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.31x = 1,276.93 × 511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.31x = 652,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,910.91/925.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.61

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