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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.27, 1,279.65 and 507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.27, 1,279.65 and 507.62 is: 700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.27 : 1,279.65 = 507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.27/1,279.65 = 507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.27x = 1,279.65 × 507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.27x = 649,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,569.54/927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.52

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