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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.59, 1,284.19 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.59, 1,284.19 and 510.96 is: 705.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.59 : 1,284.19 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.59/1,284.19 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.59x = 1,284.19 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.59x = 656,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,169.72/930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.11

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