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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.02, 1,282.02 and 509.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.02, 1,282.02 and 509.36 is: 702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.02 : 1,282.02 = 509.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.02/1,282.02 = 509.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.02x = 1,282.02 × 509.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.02x = 653,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,009.71/929.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.90

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