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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.20, 1,285.03 and 517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.20, 1,285.03 and 517.20 is: 713.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.20 : 1,285.03 = 517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.20/1,285.03 = 517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.20x = 1,285.03 × 517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.20x = 664,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,617.52/931.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.72

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