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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.69, 1,280.19 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.69, 1,280.19 and 508.04 is: 701.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.69 : 1,280.19 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.69/1,280.19 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.69x = 1,280.19 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.69x = 650,387.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,387.73/927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.08

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