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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.34, 1,285.22 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.34, 1,285.22 and 511.68 is: 706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.34 : 1,285.22 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.34/1,285.22 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.34x = 1,285.22 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.34x = 657,621.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,621.37/931.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.10

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