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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.72, 1,283.02 and 510.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.72, 1,283.02 and 510.07 is: 703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.72 : 1,283.02 = 510.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.72/1,283.02 = 510.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.72x = 1,283.02 × 510.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.72x = 654,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,421.05/929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.89

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