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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.85, 1,287.30 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.85, 1,287.30 and 513.20 is: 708.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.85 : 1,287.30 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.85/1,287.30 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.85x = 1,287.30 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.85x = 660,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,635.92/932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.19

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