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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.92, 1,288.92 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.92, 1,288.92 and 535.50 is: 739.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.92 : 1,288.92 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.92/1,288.92 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.92x = 1,288.92 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.92x = 690,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,216.66/933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.05

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