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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.32, 1,287.94 and 513.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.32, 1,287.94 and 513.66 is: 708.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.32 : 1,287.94 = 513.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.32/1,287.94 = 513.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.32x = 1,287.94 × 513.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.32x = 661,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,563.26/933.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.83

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