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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.28, 1,282.44 and 509.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.28, 1,282.44 and 509.64 is: 703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.28 : 1,282.44 = 509.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.28/1,282.44 = 509.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.28x = 1,282.44 × 509.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.28x = 653,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,582.72/929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.32

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