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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.17, 1,282.25 and 509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.17, 1,282.25 and 509.54 is: 703.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.17 : 1,282.25 = 509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.17/1,282.25 = 509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.17x = 1,282.25 × 509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.17x = 653,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,356.87/929.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.16

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