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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.95, 1,284.65 and 511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.95, 1,284.65 and 511.22 is: 705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.95 : 1,284.65 = 511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.95/1,284.65 = 511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.95x = 1,284.65 × 511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.95x = 656,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,738.77/930.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.45

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