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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.12, 1,286.31 and 512.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.12, 1,286.31 and 512.45 is: 707.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.12 : 1,286.31 = 512.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.12/1,286.31 = 512.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.12x = 1,286.31 × 512.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.12x = 659,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,173.49/932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.17

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