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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.05, 1,287.48 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.05, 1,287.48 and 534.66 is: 737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.05 : 1,287.48 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.05/1,287.48 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.05x = 1,287.48 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.05x = 688,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,361.38/933.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.76

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