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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.74, 1,278.89 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.74, 1,278.89 and 507.08 is: 699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.74 : 1,278.89 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.74/1,278.89 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.74x = 1,278.89 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.74x = 648,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,503.55/926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.77

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