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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.71, 1,285.72 and 512.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.71, 1,285.72 and 512.03 is: 706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.71 : 1,285.72 = 512.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.71/1,285.72 = 512.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.71x = 1,285.72 × 512.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.71x = 658,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,320.78/931.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.58

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