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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.33, 1,281.12 and 508.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.33, 1,281.12 and 508.70 is: 702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.33 : 1,281.12 = 508.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.33/1,281.12 = 508.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.33x = 1,281.12 × 508.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.33x = 651,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,705.74/928.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.02

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