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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.71, 1,288.50 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.71, 1,288.50 and 514.08 is: 709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.71 : 1,288.50 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.71/1,288.50 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.71x = 1,288.50 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.71x = 662,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,392.08/933.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.42

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