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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.93, 1,280.52 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.93, 1,280.52 and 508.26 is: 701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.93 : 1,280.52 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.93/1,280.52 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.93x = 1,280.52 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.93x = 650,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,837.10/927.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.39

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