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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,278.24 and 512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,278.24 and 512.28 is: 706.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,278.24 = 512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,278.24 = 512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,278.24 × 512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 654,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,816.79/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.93

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