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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.13, 1,280.84 and 508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.13, 1,280.84 and 508.50 is: 701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.13 : 1,280.84 = 508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.13/1,280.84 = 508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.13x = 1,280.84 × 508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.13x = 651,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,306.50/928.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.74

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