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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.20, 1,286.44 and 512.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.20, 1,286.44 and 512.53 is: 707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.20 : 1,286.44 = 512.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.20/1,286.44 = 512.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.20x = 1,286.44 × 512.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.20x = 659,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,339.75/932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.30

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