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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.18, 1,279.51 and 507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.18, 1,279.51 and 507.54 is: 700.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.18 : 1,279.51 = 507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.18/1,279.51 = 507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.18x = 1,279.51 × 507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.18x = 649,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,402.51/927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.41

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