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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.79, 1,288.71 and 514.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.79, 1,288.71 and 514.21 is: 709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.79 : 1,288.71 = 514.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.79/1,288.71 = 514.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.79x = 1,288.71 × 514.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.79x = 662,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,667.57/933.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.65

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