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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.63, 1,277.35 and 505.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.63, 1,277.35 and 505.99 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.63 : 1,277.35 = 505.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.63/1,277.35 = 505.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.63x = 1,277.35 × 505.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.63x = 646,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,326.66/925.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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