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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.29, 931.16 and 535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.29, 931.16 and 535.19 is: 737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.29 : 931.16 = 535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.29/931.16 = 535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.29x = 931.16 × 535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.29x = 498,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,344.20/675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.97

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