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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.52, 1,285.50 and 511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.52, 1,285.50 and 511.88 is: 706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.52 : 1,285.50 = 511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.52/1,285.50 = 511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.52x = 1,285.50 × 511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.52x = 658,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,021.74/931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.40

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