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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.48, 1,284.04 and 510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.48, 1,284.04 and 510.80 is: 704.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.48 : 1,284.04 = 510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.48/1,284.04 = 510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.48x = 1,284.04 × 510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.48x = 655,887.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,887.63/930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.89

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