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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.29, 1,287.99 and 534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.29, 1,287.99 and 534.98 is: 738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.29 : 1,287.99 = 534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.29/1,287.99 = 534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.29x = 1,287.99 × 534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.29x = 689,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,042.45/933.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.30

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