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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.96, 1,288.85 and 514.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.96, 1,288.85 and 514.29 is: 709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.96 : 1,288.85 = 514.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.96/1,288.85 = 514.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.96x = 1,288.85 × 514.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.96x = 662,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,840.10/933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.71

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