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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.14, 1,282.16 and 509.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.14, 1,282.16 and 509.41 is: 702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.14 : 1,282.16 = 509.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.14/1,282.16 = 509.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.14x = 1,282.16 × 509.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.14x = 653,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,145.13/929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.96

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