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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.52, 1,279.98 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.52, 1,279.98 and 513.52 is: 708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.52 : 1,279.98 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.52/1,279.98 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.52x = 1,279.98 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.52x = 657,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,295.33/927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.66

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