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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.51, 1,279.94 and 507.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.51, 1,279.94 and 507.86 is: 700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.51 : 1,279.94 = 507.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.51/1,279.94 = 507.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.51x = 1,279.94 × 507.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.51x = 650,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,021.39/927.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.82

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