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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.88, 1,288.72 and 514.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.88, 1,288.72 and 514.23 is: 709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.88 : 1,288.72 = 514.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.88/1,288.72 = 514.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.88x = 1,288.72 × 514.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.88x = 662,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,698.49/933.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.62

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