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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.55, 1,286.90 and 512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.55, 1,286.90 and 512.87 is: 707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.55 : 1,286.90 = 512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.55/1,286.90 = 512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.55x = 1,286.90 × 512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.55x = 660,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,014.74/932.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.76

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