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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.12, 1,282.14 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.12, 1,282.14 and 509.44 is: 703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.12 : 1,282.14 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.12/1,282.14 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.12x = 1,282.14 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.12x = 653,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,170.20/929.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.00

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