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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.55, 1,288.41 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.55, 1,288.41 and 535.36 is: 738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.55 : 1,288.41 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.55/1,288.41 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.55x = 1,288.41 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.55x = 689,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,763.18/933.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.86

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