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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.90, 1,284.62 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.90, 1,284.62 and 511.24 is: 705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.90 : 1,284.62 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.90/1,284.62 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.90x = 1,284.62 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.90x = 656,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,749.13/930.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.50

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