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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.32, 1,281.07 and 508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.32, 1,281.07 and 508.66 is: 701.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.32 : 1,281.07 = 508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.32/1,281.07 = 508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.32x = 1,281.07 × 508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.32x = 651,629.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,629.07/928.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.94

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