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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.95, 1,283.29 and 510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.95, 1,283.29 and 510.32 is: 704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.95 : 1,283.29 = 510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.95/1,283.29 = 510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.95x = 1,283.29 × 510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.95x = 654,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,888.55/929.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.22

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