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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.14, 1,278.06 and 512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.14, 1,278.06 and 512.14 is: 706.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.14 : 1,278.06 = 512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.14/1,278.06 = 512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.14x = 1,278.06 × 512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.14x = 654,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,545.65/926.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.75

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