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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.85, 1,285.99 and 512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.85, 1,285.99 and 512.24 is: 706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.85 : 1,285.99 = 512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.85/1,285.99 = 512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.85x = 1,285.99 × 512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.85x = 658,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,737.92/931.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.91

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