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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.19, 1,278.12 and 506.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.19, 1,278.12 and 506.55 is: 699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.19 : 1,278.12 = 506.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.19/1,278.12 = 506.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.19x = 1,278.12 × 506.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.19x = 647,431.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,431.69/926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.03

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