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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.25, 1,278.23 and 512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.25, 1,278.23 and 512.25 is: 706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.25 : 1,278.23 = 512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.25/1,278.23 = 512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.25x = 1,278.23 × 512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.25x = 654,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,770.76/926.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.91

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