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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.74, 1,284.44 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.74, 1,284.44 and 511.11 is: 705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.74 : 1,284.44 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.74/1,284.44 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.74x = 1,284.44 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.74x = 656,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,487.57/930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.34

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