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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.82, 1,283.11 and 510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.82, 1,283.11 and 510.16 is: 704.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.82 : 1,283.11 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.82/1,283.11 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.82x = 1,283.11 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.82x = 654,596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,596.05/929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.00

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