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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.45, 1,286.78 and 518.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.45, 1,286.78 and 518.45 is: 715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.45 : 1,286.78 = 518.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.45/1,286.78 = 518.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.45x = 1,286.78 × 518.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.45x = 667,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,122.06/932.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.45

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