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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.42, 1,279.80 and 507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.42, 1,279.80 and 507.78 is: 700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.42 : 1,279.80 = 507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.42/1,279.80 = 507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.42x = 1,279.80 × 507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.42x = 649,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,856.84/927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.71

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