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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.92, 1,284.66 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.92, 1,284.66 and 511.28 is: 705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.92 : 1,284.66 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.92/1,284.66 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.92x = 1,284.66 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.92x = 656,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,820.96/930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.56

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