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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.41, 1,288.16 and 529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.41, 1,288.16 and 529.65 is: 730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.41 : 1,288.16 = 529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.41/1,288.16 = 529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.41x = 1,288.16 × 529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.41x = 682,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,271.30/933.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.95

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