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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.97, 1,279.16 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.97, 1,279.16 and 507.32 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.97 : 1,279.16 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.97/1,279.16 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.97x = 1,279.16 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.97x = 648,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,936.19/926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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