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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.60, 1,284.26 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.60, 1,284.26 and 510.96 is: 705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.60 : 1,284.26 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.60/1,284.26 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.60x = 1,284.26 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.60x = 656,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,202.93/930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.14

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