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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.45, 1,282.58 and 509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.45, 1,282.58 and 509.72 is: 703.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.45 : 1,282.58 = 509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.45/1,282.58 = 509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.45x = 1,282.58 × 509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.45x = 653,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,747.72/929.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.37

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