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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.99, 1,279.24 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.99, 1,279.24 and 507.35 is: 700.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.99 : 1,279.24 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.99/1,279.24 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.99x = 1,279.24 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.99x = 649,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,022.41/926.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.14

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