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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.60, 1,286.04 and 711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.60, 1,286.04 and 711.46 is: 982.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.60 : 1,286.04 = 711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.60/1,286.04 = 711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.60x = 1,286.04 × 711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.60x = 914,966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,966.02/931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.14

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