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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.71, 1,283.01 and 510.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.71, 1,283.01 and 510.07 is: 703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.71 : 1,283.01 = 510.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.71/1,283.01 = 510.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.71x = 1,283.01 × 510.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.71x = 654,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,419.15/929.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.89

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