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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.93, 1,277.77 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.93, 1,277.77 and 506.28 is: 698.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.93 : 1,277.77 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.93/1,277.77 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.93x = 1,277.77 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.93x = 646,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,916.46/925.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.66

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