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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.48, 1,281.36 and 514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.48, 1,281.36 and 514.48 is: 710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.48 : 1,281.36 = 514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.48/1,281.36 = 514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.48x = 1,281.36 × 514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.48x = 659,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,234.09/928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.01

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