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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.78, 1,288.57 and 514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.78, 1,288.57 and 514.12 is: 709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.78 : 1,288.57 = 514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.78/1,288.57 = 514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.78x = 1,288.57 × 514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.78x = 662,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,479.61/933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.46

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