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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.86, 1,279.01 and 507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.86, 1,279.01 and 507.13 is: 699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.86 : 1,279.01 = 507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.86/1,279.01 = 507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.86x = 1,279.01 × 507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.86x = 648,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,624.34/926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.81

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