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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.22, 1,287.81 and 513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.22, 1,287.81 and 513.54 is: 708.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.22 : 1,287.81 = 513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.22/1,287.81 = 513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.22x = 1,287.81 × 513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.22x = 661,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,341.95/933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.67

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