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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.32, 1,286.56 and 512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.32, 1,286.56 and 512.66 is: 707.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.32 : 1,286.56 = 512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.32/1,286.56 = 512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.32x = 1,286.56 × 512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.32x = 659,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,567.85/932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.45

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