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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.21, 1,285.03 and 511.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.21, 1,285.03 and 511.53 is: 705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.21 : 1,285.03 = 511.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.21/1,285.03 = 511.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.21x = 1,285.03 × 511.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.21x = 657,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,324.97/931.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.89

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