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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.85, 1,287.37 and 513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.85, 1,287.37 and 513.24 is: 708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.85 : 1,287.37 = 513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.85/1,287.37 = 513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.85x = 1,287.37 × 513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.85x = 660,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,729.78/932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.29

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