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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.30, 1,279.67 and 507.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.30, 1,279.67 and 507.65 is: 700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.30 : 1,279.67 = 507.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.30/1,279.67 = 507.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.30x = 1,279.67 × 507.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.30x = 649,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,628.94/927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.56

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