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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.84, 1,277.70 and 511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.84, 1,277.70 and 511.84 is: 706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.84 : 1,277.70 = 511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.84/1,277.70 = 511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.84x = 1,277.70 × 511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.84x = 653,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,977.97/925.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.36

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