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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.59, 1,281.44 and 508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.59, 1,281.44 and 508.94 is: 702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.59 : 1,281.44 = 508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.59/1,281.44 = 508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.59x = 1,281.44 × 508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.59x = 652,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,167.12/928.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.32

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