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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.85, 1,288.73 and 535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.85, 1,288.73 and 535.58 is: 739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.85 : 1,288.73 = 535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.85/1,288.73 = 535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.85x = 1,288.73 × 535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.85x = 690,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,219.35/933.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.11

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