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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.47, 1,286.84 and 512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.47, 1,286.84 and 512.87 is: 707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.47 : 1,286.84 = 512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.47/1,286.84 = 512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.47x = 1,286.84 × 512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.47x = 659,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,981.63/932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.78

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