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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.04, 1,282.08 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.04, 1,282.08 and 509.40 is: 702.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.04 : 1,282.08 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.04/1,282.08 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.04x = 1,282.08 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.04x = 653,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,088.19/929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.97

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