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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.71, 1,284.34 and 511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.71, 1,284.34 and 511.03 is: 705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.71 : 1,284.34 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.71/1,284.34 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.71x = 1,284.34 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.71x = 656,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,330.33/930.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.20

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