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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.34, 1,288.06 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.34, 1,288.06 and 513.68 is: 708.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.34 : 1,288.06 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.34/1,288.06 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.34x = 1,288.06 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.34x = 661,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,650.66/933.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.91

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