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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,277.97 and 512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,277.97 and 512.06 is: 706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,277.97 = 512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,277.97 = 512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,277.97 × 512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 654,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,400.51/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.65

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