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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.14, 1,287.64 and 534.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.14, 1,287.64 and 534.77 is: 737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.14 : 1,287.64 = 534.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.14/1,287.64 = 534.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.14x = 1,287.64 × 534.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.14x = 688,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,591.24/933.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.93

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