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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.48, 1,277.15 and 511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.48, 1,277.15 and 511.48 is: 705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.48 : 1,277.15 = 511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.48/1,277.15 = 511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.48x = 1,277.15 × 511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.48x = 653,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,236.68/925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.84

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