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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.17, 1,286.37 and 512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.17, 1,286.37 and 512.50 is: 707.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.17 : 1,286.37 = 512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.17/1,286.37 = 512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.17x = 1,286.37 × 512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.17x = 659,264.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,264.63/932.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.24

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