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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.52, 1,284.14 and 510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.52, 1,284.14 and 510.90 is: 705.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.52 : 1,284.14 = 510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.52/1,284.14 = 510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.52x = 1,284.14 × 510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.52x = 656,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,067.13/930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.05

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