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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,278.40 and 512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,278.40 and 512.40 is: 707.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,278.40 = 512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,278.40 = 512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,278.40 × 512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 655,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,052.16/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.09

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