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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.78, 1,288.22 and 535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.78, 1,288.22 and 535.38 is: 738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.78 : 1,288.22 = 535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.78/1,288.22 = 535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.78x = 1,288.22 × 535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.78x = 689,687.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,687.22/933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.60

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