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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.00, 1,277.91 and 506.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.00, 1,277.91 and 506.39 is: 698.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.00 : 1,277.91 = 506.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.00/1,277.91 = 506.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.00x = 1,277.91 × 506.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.00x = 647,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,111.92/926.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.83

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