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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,280.88 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,280.88 and 508.52 is: 701.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,280.88 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,280.88 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,280.88 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 651,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,350.56/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.77

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