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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.31, 1,286.61 and 512.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.31, 1,286.61 and 512.71 is: 707.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.31 : 1,286.61 = 512.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.31/1,286.61 = 512.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.31x = 1,286.61 × 512.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.31x = 659,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,652.67/932.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.55

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