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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.88, 1,283.23 and 510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.88, 1,283.23 and 510.25 is: 704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.88 : 1,283.23 = 510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.88/1,283.23 = 510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.88x = 1,283.23 × 510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.88x = 654,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,768.11/929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.14

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