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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.13, 1,284.98 and 511.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.13, 1,284.98 and 511.47 is: 705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.13 : 1,284.98 = 511.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.13/1,284.98 = 511.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.13x = 1,284.98 × 511.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.13x = 657,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,226.16/931.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.84

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