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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.17, 1,279.52 and 507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.17, 1,279.52 and 507.54 is: 700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.17 : 1,279.52 = 507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.17/1,279.52 = 507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.17x = 1,279.52 × 507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.17x = 649,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,408.24/927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.42

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