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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.26, 1,279.58 and 507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.26, 1,279.58 and 507.59 is: 700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.26 : 1,279.58 = 507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.26/1,279.58 = 507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.26x = 1,279.58 × 507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.26x = 649,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,502.01/927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.45

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