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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.42, 1,288.17 and 535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.42, 1,288.17 and 535.08 is: 738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.42 : 1,288.17 = 535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.42/1,288.17 = 535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.42x = 1,288.17 × 535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.42x = 689,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,274.00/933.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.44

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