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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.50, 1,281.42 and 514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.50, 1,281.42 and 514.50 is: 710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.50 : 1,281.42 = 514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.50/1,281.42 = 514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.50x = 1,281.42 × 514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.50x = 659,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,290.59/928.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.06

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