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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.03, 1,283.40 and 510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.03, 1,283.40 and 510.38 is: 704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.03 : 1,283.40 = 510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.03/1,283.40 = 510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.03x = 1,283.40 × 510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.03x = 655,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,028.74/930.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.31

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