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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.01, 1,283.45 and 510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.01, 1,283.45 and 510.40 is: 704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.01 : 1,283.45 = 510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.01/1,283.45 = 510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.01x = 1,283.45 × 510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.01x = 655,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,072.88/930.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.37

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