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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.66, 1,284.33 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.66, 1,284.33 and 511.04 is: 705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.66 : 1,284.33 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.66/1,284.33 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.66x = 1,284.33 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.66x = 656,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,347.69/930.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.25

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