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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.74, 1,284.40 and 511.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.74, 1,284.40 and 511.10 is: 705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.74 : 1,284.40 = 511.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.74/1,284.40 = 511.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.74x = 1,284.40 × 511.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.74x = 656,456.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,456.84/930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.31

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