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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.04, 1,279.27 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.04, 1,279.27 and 507.38 is: 700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.04 : 1,279.27 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.04/1,279.27 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.04x = 1,279.27 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.04x = 649,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,077.94/927.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.16

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