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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.04, 1,282.07 and 509.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.04, 1,282.07 and 509.39 is: 702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.04 : 1,282.07 = 509.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.04/1,282.07 = 509.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.04x = 1,282.07 × 509.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.04x = 653,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,073.64/929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.96

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