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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.63, 1,277.46 and 506.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.63, 1,277.46 and 506.05 is: 698.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.63 : 1,277.46 = 506.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.63/1,277.46 = 506.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.63x = 1,277.46 × 506.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.63x = 646,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,455.44/925.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.39

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