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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.29, 1,287.95 and 513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.29, 1,287.95 and 513.63 is: 708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.29 : 1,287.95 = 513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.29/1,287.95 = 513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.29x = 1,287.95 × 513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.29x = 661,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,529.76/933.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.81

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