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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.78, 1,285.90 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.78, 1,285.90 and 512.16 is: 706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.78 : 1,285.90 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.78/1,285.90 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.78x = 1,285.90 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.78x = 658,586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,586.54/931.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.80

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