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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,277.94 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,277.94 and 506.40 is: 698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,277.94 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,277.94 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,277.94 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 647,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,148.82/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.82

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