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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.56, 1,280.82 and 707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.56, 1,280.82 and 707.02 is: 975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.56 : 1,280.82 = 707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.56/1,280.82 = 707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.56x = 1,280.82 × 707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.56x = 905,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,565.36/928.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.24

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