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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.62, 1,285.67 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.62, 1,285.67 and 511.95 is: 706.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.62 : 1,285.67 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.62/1,285.67 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.62x = 1,285.67 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.62x = 658,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,201.98/931.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.51

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