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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.75, 1,280.30 and 513.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.75, 1,280.30 and 513.75 is: 708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.75 : 1,280.30 = 513.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.75/1,280.30 = 513.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.75x = 1,280.30 × 513.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.75x = 657,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,751.56/927.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.98

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