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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.97, 1,286.15 and 512.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.97, 1,286.15 and 512.34 is: 707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.97 : 1,286.15 = 512.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.97/1,286.15 = 512.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.97x = 1,286.15 × 512.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.97x = 658,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,952.57/931.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.05

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