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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.93, 1,284.58 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.93, 1,284.58 and 511.26 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.93 : 1,284.58 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.93/1,284.58 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.93x = 1,284.58 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.93x = 656,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,754.37/930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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