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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.01, 1,277.87 and 506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.01, 1,277.87 and 506.36 is: 698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.01 : 1,277.87 = 506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.01/1,277.87 = 506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.01x = 1,277.87 × 506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.01x = 647,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,053.33/926.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.75

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