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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.11, 1,284.96 and 511.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.11, 1,284.96 and 511.49 is: 705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.11 : 1,284.96 = 511.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.11/1,284.96 = 511.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.11x = 1,284.96 × 511.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.11x = 657,247.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,247.40/931.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.88

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