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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.24, 1,286.40 and 512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.24, 1,286.40 and 512.58 is: 707.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.24 : 1,286.40 = 512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.24/1,286.40 = 512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.24x = 1,286.40 × 512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.24x = 659,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,380.99/932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.31

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