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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.65, 1,280.14 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.65, 1,280.14 and 508.01 is: 701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.65 : 1,280.14 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.65/1,280.14 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.65x = 1,280.14 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.65x = 650,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,316.25/927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.03

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