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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.11, 1,279.44 and 507.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.11, 1,279.44 and 507.49 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.11 : 1,279.44 = 507.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.11/1,279.44 = 507.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.11x = 1,279.44 × 507.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.11x = 649,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,303.01/927.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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