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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.97, 1,288.79 and 514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.97, 1,288.79 and 514.32 is: 709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.97 : 1,288.79 = 514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.97/1,288.79 = 514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.97x = 1,288.79 × 514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.97x = 662,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,850.47/933.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.71

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