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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.98, 1,282.05 and 514.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.98, 1,282.05 and 514.98 is: 710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.98 : 1,282.05 = 514.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.98/1,282.05 = 514.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.98x = 1,282.05 × 514.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.98x = 660,230.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,230.11/928.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.70

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