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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.27, 1,287.88 and 513.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.27, 1,287.88 and 513.61 is: 708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.27 : 1,287.88 = 513.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.27/1,287.88 = 513.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.27x = 1,287.88 × 513.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.27x = 661,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,468.05/933.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.76

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