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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.72, 1,277.52 and 506.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.72, 1,277.52 and 506.10 is: 698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.72 : 1,277.52 = 506.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.72/1,277.52 = 506.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.72x = 1,277.52 × 506.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.72x = 646,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,546.48/925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.43

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