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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.42, 1,282.60 and 509.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.42, 1,282.60 and 509.78 is: 703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.42 : 1,282.60 = 509.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.42/1,282.60 = 509.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.42x = 1,282.60 × 509.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.42x = 653,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,843.83/929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.50

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