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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.77, 1,280.28 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.77, 1,280.28 and 508.11 is: 701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.77 : 1,280.28 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.77/1,280.28 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.77x = 1,280.28 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.77x = 650,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,523.07/927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.17

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