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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.20, 1,278.19 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.20, 1,278.19 and 506.58 is: 699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.20 : 1,278.19 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.20/1,278.19 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.20x = 1,278.19 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.20x = 647,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,501.33/926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.09

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