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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.76, 1,284.40 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.76, 1,284.40 and 511.12 is: 705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.76 : 1,284.40 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.76/1,284.40 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.76x = 1,284.40 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.76x = 656,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,482.53/930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.32

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