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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.92, 1,284.12 and 710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.92, 1,284.12 and 710.88 is: 979.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.92 : 1,284.12 = 710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.92/1,284.12 = 710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.92x = 1,284.12 × 710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.92x = 912,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,855.23/931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.54

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