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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.00, 1,277.88 and 506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.00, 1,277.88 and 506.34 is: 698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.00 : 1,277.88 = 506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.00/1,277.88 = 506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.00x = 1,277.88 × 506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.00x = 647,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,041.76/926.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.75

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