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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.05, 1,283.49 and 510.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.05, 1,283.49 and 510.42 is: 704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.05 : 1,283.49 = 510.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.05/1,283.49 = 510.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.05x = 1,283.49 × 510.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.05x = 655,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,118.91/930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.39

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