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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.96, 1,288.82 and 514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.96, 1,288.82 and 514.38 is: 709.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.96 : 1,288.82 = 514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.96/1,288.82 = 514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.96x = 1,288.82 × 514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.96x = 662,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,943.23/933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.82

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