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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.38, 1,281.18 and 508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.38, 1,281.18 and 508.73 is: 702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.38 : 1,281.18 = 508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.38/1,281.18 = 508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.38x = 1,281.18 × 508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.38x = 651,779.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,779.21/928.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.06

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