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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.08, 1,280.69 and 508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.08, 1,280.69 and 508.34 is: 701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.08 : 1,280.69 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.08/1,280.69 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.08x = 1,280.69 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.08x = 651,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,030.44/928.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.48

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