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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.45, 1,286.80 and 512.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.45, 1,286.80 and 512.81 is: 707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.45 : 1,286.80 = 512.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.45/1,286.80 = 512.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.45x = 1,286.80 × 512.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.45x = 659,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,879.41/932.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.69

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