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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.52, 1,282.75 and 509.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.52, 1,282.75 and 509.87 is: 703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.52 : 1,282.75 = 509.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.52/1,282.75 = 509.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.52x = 1,282.75 × 509.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.52x = 654,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,037.67/929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.63

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