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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.75, 1,278.94 and 507.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.75, 1,278.94 and 507.14 is: 699.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.75 : 1,278.94 = 507.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.75/1,278.94 = 507.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.75x = 1,278.94 × 507.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.75x = 648,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,601.63/926.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.87

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