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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.17, 1,279.45 and 507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.17, 1,279.45 and 507.51 is: 700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.17 : 1,279.45 = 507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.17/1,279.45 = 507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.17x = 1,279.45 × 507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.17x = 649,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,333.67/927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.34

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