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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.21, 931.41 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.21, 931.41 and 533.88 is: 737.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.21 : 931.41 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.21/931.41 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.21x = 931.41 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.21x = 497,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,261.17/674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.54

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