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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.73, 1,280.28 and 508.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.73, 1,280.28 and 508.07 is: 701.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.73 : 1,280.28 = 508.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.73/1,280.28 = 508.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.73x = 1,280.28 × 508.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.73x = 650,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,469.95/927.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.14

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