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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.25, 1,279.61 and 513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.25, 1,279.61 and 513.25 is: 708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.25 : 1,279.61 = 513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.25/1,279.61 = 513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.25x = 1,279.61 × 513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.25x = 656,759.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,759.83/927.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.29

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