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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.70, 1,284.36 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.70, 1,284.36 and 511.06 is: 705.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.70 : 1,284.36 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.70/1,284.36 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.70x = 1,284.36 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.70x = 656,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,385.02/930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.26

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