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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.01, 1,280.63 and 508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.01, 1,280.63 and 508.36 is: 701.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.01 : 1,280.63 = 508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.01/1,280.63 = 508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.01x = 1,280.63 × 508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.01x = 651,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,012.12/928.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.51

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