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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.43, 1,279.76 and 507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.43, 1,279.76 and 507.76 is: 700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.43 : 1,279.76 = 507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.43/1,279.76 = 507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.43x = 1,279.76 × 507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.43x = 649,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,810.94/927.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.66

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