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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.32, 1,279.69 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.32, 1,279.69 and 507.66 is: 700.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.32 : 1,279.69 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.32/1,279.69 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.32x = 1,279.69 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.32x = 649,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,644.96/927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.57

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