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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.88, 1,280.51 and 508.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.88, 1,280.51 and 508.21 is: 701.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.88 : 1,280.51 = 508.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.88/1,280.51 = 508.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.88x = 1,280.51 × 508.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.88x = 650,767.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,767.99/927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.35

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