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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.84, 1,288.67 and 535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.84, 1,288.67 and 535.38 is: 738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.84 : 1,288.67 = 535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.84/1,288.67 = 535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.84x = 1,288.67 × 535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.84x = 689,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,925.47/933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.80

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