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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.33, 1,287.96 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.33, 1,287.96 and 513.68 is: 708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.33 : 1,287.96 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.33/1,287.96 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.33x = 1,287.96 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.33x = 661,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,599.29/933.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.86

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