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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.68, 1,280.18 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.68, 1,280.18 and 508.02 is: 701.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.68 : 1,280.18 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.68/1,280.18 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.68x = 1,280.18 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.68x = 650,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,357.04/927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.06

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