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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.45, 1,284.02 and 510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.45, 1,284.02 and 510.84 is: 704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.45 : 1,284.02 = 510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.45/1,284.02 = 510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.45x = 1,284.02 × 510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.45x = 655,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,928.78/930.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.96

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