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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.15, 1,280.80 and 508.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.15, 1,280.80 and 508.49 is: 701.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.15 : 1,280.80 = 508.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.15/1,280.80 = 508.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.15x = 1,280.80 × 508.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.15x = 651,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,273.03/928.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.69

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