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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.38, 1,286.68 and 518.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.38, 1,286.68 and 518.38 is: 715.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.38 : 1,286.68 = 518.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.38/1,286.68 = 518.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.38x = 1,286.68 × 518.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.38x = 666,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,989.18/932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.36

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