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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,279.91 and 507.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,279.91 and 507.81 is: 700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,279.91 = 507.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,279.91 = 507.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,279.91 × 507.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 649,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,953.77/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.77

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