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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.18, 1,283.58 and 510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.18, 1,283.58 and 510.54 is: 704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.18 : 1,283.58 = 510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.18/1,283.58 = 510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.18x = 1,283.58 × 510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.18x = 655,318.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,318.93/930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.51

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