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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.65, 1,278.79 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.65, 1,278.79 and 507 is: 699.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.65 : 1,278.79 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.65/1,278.79 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.65x = 1,278.79 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.65x = 648,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,346.53/926.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.67

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