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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.67, 1,288.38 and 519.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.67, 1,288.38 and 519.67 is: 717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.67 : 1,288.38 = 519.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.67/1,288.38 = 519.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.67x = 1,288.38 × 519.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.67x = 669,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,532.43/933.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.10

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