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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.57, 1,288.33 and 513.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.57, 1,288.33 and 513.97 is: 709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.57 : 1,288.33 = 513.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.57/1,288.33 = 513.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.57x = 1,288.33 × 513.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.57x = 662,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,158.46/933.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.28

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