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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.01, 1,280.70 and 508.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.01, 1,280.70 and 508.41 is: 701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.01 : 1,280.70 = 508.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.01/1,280.70 = 508.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.01x = 1,280.70 × 508.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.01x = 651,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,120.69/928.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.63

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