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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.82, 1,279.01 and 507.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.82, 1,279.01 and 507.17 is: 699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.82 : 1,279.01 = 507.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.82/1,279.01 = 507.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.82x = 1,279.01 × 507.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.82x = 648,678.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,678.07/926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.90

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