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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.29, 1,279.65 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.29, 1,279.65 and 507.63 is: 700.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.29 : 1,279.65 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.29/1,279.65 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.29x = 1,279.65 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.29x = 649,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,588.73/927.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.53

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