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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.75, 1,285.83 and 512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.75, 1,285.83 and 512.14 is: 706.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.75 : 1,285.83 = 512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.75/1,285.83 = 512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.75x = 1,285.83 × 512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.75x = 658,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,521.76/931.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.76

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