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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.45, 1,281.26 and 508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.45, 1,281.26 and 508.84 is: 702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.45 : 1,281.26 = 508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.45/1,281.26 = 508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.45x = 1,281.26 × 508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.45x = 651,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,953.32/928.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.20

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