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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.99, 1,289.06 and 535.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.99, 1,289.06 and 535.79 is: 739.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.99 : 1,289.06 = 535.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.99/1,289.06 = 535.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.99x = 1,289.06 × 535.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.99x = 690,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,656.33/933.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.47

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