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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.88, 1,287.40 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.88, 1,287.40 and 513.20 is: 708.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.88 : 1,287.40 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.88/1,287.40 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.88x = 1,287.40 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.88x = 660,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,693.68/932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.23

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