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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.13, 1,284.96 and 517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.13, 1,284.96 and 517.13 is: 713.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.13 : 1,284.96 = 517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.13/1,284.96 = 517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.13x = 1,284.96 × 517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.13x = 664,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,482.35/931.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.63

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