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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.56, 1,288.32 and 519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.56, 1,288.32 and 519.56 is: 717.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.56 : 1,288.32 = 519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.56/1,288.32 = 519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.56x = 1,288.32 × 519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.56x = 669,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,359.54/933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.00

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