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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,282.26 and 509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,282.26 and 509.55 is: 703.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,282.26 = 509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,282.26 = 509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,282.26 × 509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 653,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,375.58/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.14

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