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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.16, 1,278.03 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.16, 1,278.03 and 506.52 is: 698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.16 : 1,278.03 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.16/1,278.03 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.16x = 1,278.03 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.16x = 647,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,347.76/926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.96

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