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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.14, 1,279.47 and 507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.14, 1,279.47 and 507.51 is: 700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.14 : 1,279.47 = 507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.14/1,279.47 = 507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.14x = 1,279.47 × 507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.14x = 649,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,343.82/927.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.38

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