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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.69, 1,278.81 and 507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.69, 1,278.81 and 507.04 is: 699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.69 : 1,278.81 = 507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.69/1,278.81 = 507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.69x = 1,278.81 × 507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.69x = 648,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,404.63/926.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.70

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