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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.54, 1,285.57 and 517.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.54, 1,285.57 and 517.54 is: 714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.54 : 1,285.57 = 517.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.54/1,285.57 = 517.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.54x = 1,285.57 × 517.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.54x = 665,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,333.90/931.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.23

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