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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.88, 933.12 and 535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.88, 933.12 and 535.86 is: 737.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.88 : 933.12 = 535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.88/933.12 = 535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.88x = 933.12 × 535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.88x = 500,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,021.68/677.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.63

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