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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.73, 1,284.32 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.73, 1,284.32 and 511.08 is: 705.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.73 : 1,284.32 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.73/1,284.32 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.73x = 1,284.32 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.73x = 656,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,387.05/930.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.24

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