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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.22, 1,287.89 and 519.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.22, 1,287.89 and 519.22 is: 716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.22 : 1,287.89 = 519.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.22/1,287.89 = 519.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.22x = 1,287.89 × 519.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.22x = 668,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,698.25/933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.55

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