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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.45, 1,283.97 and 510.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.45, 1,283.97 and 510.82 is: 704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.45 : 1,283.97 = 510.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.45/1,283.97 = 510.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.45x = 1,283.97 × 510.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.45x = 655,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,877.56/930.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.90

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