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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.73, 1,285.85 and 517.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.73, 1,285.85 and 517.73 is: 714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.73 : 1,285.85 = 517.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.73/1,285.85 = 517.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.73x = 1,285.85 × 517.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.73x = 665,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,723.12/931.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.50

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