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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.66, 1,278.79 and 507.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.66, 1,278.79 and 507.03 is: 699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.66 : 1,278.79 = 507.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.66/1,278.79 = 507.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.66x = 1,278.79 × 507.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.66x = 648,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,378.83/926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.70

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