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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.64, 1,288.43 and 513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.64, 1,288.43 and 513.98 is: 709.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.64 : 1,288.43 = 513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.64/1,288.43 = 513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.64x = 1,288.43 × 513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.64x = 662,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,224.68/933.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.29

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