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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.82, 1,283.09 and 510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.82, 1,283.09 and 510.10 is: 703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.82 : 1,283.09 = 510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.82/1,283.09 = 510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.82x = 1,283.09 × 510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.82x = 654,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,502.28/929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.90

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