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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,278.30 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,278.30 and 506.64 is: 699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,278.30 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,278.30 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,278.30 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 647,637.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,637.91/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.18

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