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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.24, 1,278.19 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.24, 1,278.19 and 506.58 is: 699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.24 : 1,278.19 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.24/1,278.19 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.24x = 1,278.19 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.24x = 647,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,505.49/926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.07

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