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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927, 1,279.34 and 513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927, 1,279.34 and 513.08 is: 708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 1,279.34 = 513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/1,279.34 = 513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 1,279.34 × 513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 656,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,403.77/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.09

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