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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.47, 1,288.37 and 535.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.47, 1,288.37 and 535.37 is: 738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.47 : 1,288.37 = 535.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.47/1,288.37 = 535.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.47x = 1,288.37 × 535.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.47x = 689,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,746.20/933.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.91

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