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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.01, 1,280.66 and 508.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.01, 1,280.66 and 508.37 is: 701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.01 : 1,280.66 = 508.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.01/1,280.66 = 508.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.01x = 1,280.66 × 508.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.01x = 651,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,049.12/928.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.55

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