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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,287.57 and 513.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,287.57 and 513.38 is: 708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,287.57 = 513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,287.57 = 513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,287.57 × 513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 661,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,012.69/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.48

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