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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.34, 1,283.87 and 510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.34, 1,283.87 and 510.69 is: 704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.34 : 1,283.87 = 510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.34/1,283.87 = 510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.34x = 1,283.87 × 510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.34x = 655,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,659.57/930.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.75

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