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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.98, 1,277.85 and 516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.98, 1,277.85 and 516.66 is: 712.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.98 : 1,277.85 = 516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.98/1,277.85 = 516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.98x = 1,277.85 × 516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.98x = 660,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,213.98/925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.99

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