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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.90, 1,285.92 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.90, 1,285.92 and 512.16 is: 706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.90 : 1,285.92 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.90/1,285.92 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.90x = 1,285.92 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.90x = 658,596.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,596.79/931.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.72

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