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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.83, 1,283.18 and 510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.83, 1,283.18 and 510.18 is: 704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.83 : 1,283.18 = 510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.83/1,283.18 = 510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.83x = 1,283.18 × 510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.83x = 654,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,643.81/929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.05

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