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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.72, 1,287.14 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.72, 1,287.14 and 513 is: 707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.72 : 1,287.14 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.72/1,287.14 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.72x = 1,287.14 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.72x = 660,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,300.26/932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.93

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