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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.71, 1,277.49 and 506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.71, 1,277.49 and 506.06 is: 698.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.71 : 1,277.49 = 506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.71/1,277.49 = 506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.71x = 1,277.49 × 506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.71x = 646,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,486.59/925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.37

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