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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.49, 1,284.08 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.49, 1,284.08 and 510.88 is: 705.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.49 : 1,284.08 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.49/1,284.08 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.49x = 1,284.08 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.49x = 656,010.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,010.79/930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.02

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