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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.51, 1,284.09 and 510.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.51, 1,284.09 and 510.86 is: 704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.51 : 1,284.09 = 510.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.51/1,284.09 = 510.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.51x = 1,284.09 × 510.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.51x = 655,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,983.80/930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.98

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