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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.35, 1,288.08 and 535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.35, 1,288.08 and 535.10 is: 738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.35 : 1,288.08 = 535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.35/1,288.08 = 535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.35x = 1,288.08 × 535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.35x = 689,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,245.17/933.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.47

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