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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.31, 1,286.55 and 512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.31, 1,286.55 and 512.67 is: 707.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.31 : 1,286.55 = 512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.31/1,286.55 = 512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.31x = 1,286.55 × 512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.31x = 659,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,575.59/932.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.46

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