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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931, 1,284.80 and 517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931, 1,284.80 and 517 is: 713.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931 : 1,284.80 = 517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931/1,284.80 = 517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931x = 1,284.80 × 517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931x = 664,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,241.60/931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.47

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