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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.32, 1,276.94 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.32, 1,276.94 and 511.32 is: 705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.32 : 1,276.94 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.32/1,276.94 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.32x = 1,276.94 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.32x = 652,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,924.96/925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.62

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