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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.63, 1,288.35 and 535.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.63, 1,288.35 and 535.37 is: 738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.63 : 1,288.35 = 535.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.63/1,288.35 = 535.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.63x = 1,288.35 × 535.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.63x = 689,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,737.50/933.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.77

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