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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.56, 1,277.16 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.56, 1,277.16 and 511.56 is: 705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.56 : 1,277.16 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.56/1,277.16 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.56x = 1,277.16 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.56x = 653,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,343.97/925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.89

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