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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.34, 1,284.99 and 533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.34, 1,284.99 and 533 is: 735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.34 : 1,284.99 = 533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.34/1,284.99 = 533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.34x = 1,284.99 × 533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.34x = 684,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,899.67/931.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.39

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