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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.75, 1,282.97 and 510.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.75, 1,282.97 and 510.03 is: 703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.75 : 1,282.97 = 510.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.75/1,282.97 = 510.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.75x = 1,282.97 × 510.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.75x = 654,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,354.46/929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.80

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