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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.55, 1,285.52 and 511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.55, 1,285.52 and 511.90 is: 706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.55 : 1,285.52 = 511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.55/1,285.52 = 511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.55x = 1,285.52 × 511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.55x = 658,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,057.69/931.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.42

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