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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.91, 1,283.28 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.91, 1,283.28 and 510.30 is: 704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.91 : 1,283.28 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.91/1,283.28 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.91x = 1,283.28 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.91x = 654,857.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,857.78/929.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.22

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