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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.18, 1,278.13 and 506.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.18, 1,278.13 and 506.54 is: 699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.18 : 1,278.13 = 506.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.18/1,278.13 = 506.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.18x = 1,278.13 × 506.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.18x = 647,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,423.97/926.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.03

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