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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.69, 1,282.99 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.69, 1,282.99 and 510.04 is: 703.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.69 : 1,282.99 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.69/1,282.99 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.69x = 1,282.99 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.69x = 654,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,372.09/929.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.86

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