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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.26, 1,278.24 and 512.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.26, 1,278.24 and 512.26 is: 706.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.26 : 1,278.24 = 512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.26/1,278.24 = 512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.26x = 1,278.24 × 512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.26x = 654,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,791.22/926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.92

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