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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.35, 1,278.39 and 506.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.35, 1,278.39 and 506.67 is: 699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.35 : 1,278.39 = 506.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.35/1,278.39 = 506.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.35x = 1,278.39 × 506.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.35x = 647,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,728.56/926.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.23

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