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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.92, 1,283.28 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.92, 1,283.28 and 510.28 is: 704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.92 : 1,283.28 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.92/1,283.28 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.92x = 1,283.28 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.92x = 654,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,832.12/929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.18

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