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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.29, 1,281.02 and 508.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.29, 1,281.02 and 508.64 is: 701.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.29 : 1,281.02 = 508.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.29/1,281.02 = 508.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.29x = 1,281.02 × 508.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.29x = 651,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,575.47/928.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.91

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