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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.82, 1,284.47 and 511.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.82, 1,284.47 and 511.10 is: 705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.82 : 1,284.47 = 511.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.82/1,284.47 = 511.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.82x = 1,284.47 × 511.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.82x = 656,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,492.62/930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.28

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