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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.36, 1,288.05 and 519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.36, 1,288.05 and 519.36 is: 716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.36 : 1,288.05 = 519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.36/1,288.05 = 519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.36x = 1,288.05 × 519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.36x = 668,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,961.65/933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.72

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