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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.70, 1,280.26 and 707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.70, 1,280.26 and 707.27 is: 975.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.70 : 1,280.26 = 707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.70/1,280.26 = 707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.70x = 1,280.26 × 707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.70x = 905,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,487.20/928.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.00

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