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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.56, 1,286.90 and 512.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.56, 1,286.90 and 512.91 is: 707.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.56 : 1,286.90 = 512.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.56/1,286.90 = 512.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.56x = 1,286.90 × 512.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.56x = 660,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,061.79/932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.79

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