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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.13, 1,280.81 and 514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.13, 1,280.81 and 514.13 is: 709.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.13 : 1,280.81 = 514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.13/1,280.81 = 514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.13x = 1,280.81 × 514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.13x = 658,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,497.73/928.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.49

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