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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.37, 1,283.85 and 510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.37, 1,283.85 and 510.64 is: 704.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.37 : 1,283.85 = 510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.37/1,283.85 = 510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.37x = 1,283.85 × 510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.37x = 655,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,585.16/930.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.65

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