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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.63, 1,285.64 and 517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.63, 1,285.64 and 517.63 is: 714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.63 : 1,285.64 = 517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.63/1,285.64 = 517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.63x = 1,285.64 × 517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.63x = 665,480.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,480.70/931.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.32

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