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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.62, 1,284.26 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.62, 1,284.26 and 510.96 is: 705.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.62 : 1,284.26 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.62/1,284.26 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.62x = 1,284.26 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.62x = 656,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,205.94/930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.13

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