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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,279.69 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,279.69 and 507.63 is: 700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,279.69 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,279.69 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,279.69 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 649,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,609.03/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.49

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